transgender

/trænzˈdʒɛndər/
adjective
  1. Describing a person whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
    • The school has a support group for transgender students.
    • My cousin is transgender and uses they/them pronouns.
    • Many transgender people choose to transition socially and medically.
noun
  1. A person whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. (Often used as an umbrella term.)
    • She is a transgender who advocates for equal rights.
    • The clinic offers healthcare specifically for transgenders.
    • The organization provides resources for transgenders and their families.
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