cisgender
What is another word for cisgender? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adjective — Having a gender identity that matches the sex recorded at birth.
Antonyms
How to use cisgender
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
cisgender men
cisgender women
cisgender and transgender people
cis and trans
A neutral descriptive term used in medicine, research and general writing; often shortened to cis.
Etymology
From the Latin prefix cis- meaning on this side of, formed as the counterpart to trans- meaning across, plus gender.
Full origin of cisgender →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between cisgender and heterosexual?
Cisgender is about gender identity, meaning whether a person's sense of their own gender matches the sex recorded at birth. Heterosexual is about sexual orientation, meaning who a person is attracted to. A person can be cisgender and gay, or transgender and straight.
Why does the prefix cis- exist?
It supplies a plain word for the majority case so that transgender people are not implicitly treated as the only group with a gender identity. Cis- and trans- are a standard pair in Latin, geography and chemistry.
Is cisgender the same as cis?
Yes. Cis is simply the short form and means exactly the same thing, though the full word is preferred in formal writing.
