hijras
/ˈhɪdʒrɑz/
noun
- In South Asia, people who are transgender or gender-nonconforming, often belonging to a traditional third-gender community.
- Hijras have a long cultural history in India and are often recognized as a third gender.
- Many hijras face social challenges but also have a respected role in certain ceremonies.
- The activist worked to improve legal rights for hijras in her country.