cis woman
2 synonyms and 2 antonyms for cis woman, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A woman whose gender identity matches the female sex she was recorded as at birth; a woman who is not transgender.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
cisgender woman
cis female
Antonyms
trans woman
transgender woman
How to use cis woman
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
cis and trans women
a cis woman
cis women's experiences
Neutral descriptive term, standard in health, research and journalism.
Etymology
From the Latin prefix cis- 'on this side of', paired against trans- 'across, on the other side of'.
Full origin of cis woman →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a cis woman and a trans woman?
A cis woman was recorded female at birth and identifies as a woman. A trans woman was recorded male at birth and identifies as a woman. Both are women; the terms distinguish only their birth record.
Is cis woman a neutral term?
The word is neutral by design — it exists so that non-transgender women can be named rather than assumed as the default. It can be deployed sharply in heated argument, but that reflects the exchange rather than the word.
How do you spell and pronounce it?
Two words, cis woman, pronounced sis with a soft S. The plural is cis women. The longer form cisgender woman is written as one word.
