adj
Uncommon
transgender
tranz-JEHN-duh
Transgender (adj) means having a gender identity that differs from the sex assigned at birth. Example: “The clinic offers healthcare tailored to transgender patients.”
adj
1
Having a gender identity that differs from the sex assigned at birth.
"The clinic offers healthcare tailored to transgender patients."
"She has been open about being transgender since college."
"The school has a policy to support transgender students and respect their chosen names."
noun
1
A transgender person.
"The support group welcomes transgenders and their families."
How to use transgender
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone whose gender identity doesn't match the sex they were assigned at birth.
When to use it
As an adjective ("a transgender woman") is generally preferred in modern usage over using it as a noun for a person.
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Word forms
- Plural
- transgenders
- Third person singular
- transgenders
- Past tense
- transgendered
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Etymology
Formed from "trans-" plus "gender," modelled on the earlier word "transsexual."
Synonyms
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gender-diverse
gender-nonconforming
gender-variant
T*
trans*
TG
trans-gender
transgenderal
transgendered
transgener
trans
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What does “transgender” mean?
The word “transgender” means having a gender identity that differs from the sex assigned at birth. In plain terms, describes someone whose gender identity doesn't match the sex they were assigned at birth.
How do you pronounce “transgender”?
“Transgender” is pronounced tranz-JEHN-duh (/ˌtɹænzˈd͡ʒɛndəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “transgender” in a sentence?
Here is “transgender” used in a sentence: “The clinic offers healthcare tailored to transgender patients.”
What is another word for “transgender”?
Words with a similar meaning to “transgender” include T*, trans*, TG, trans-gender, transgenderal and transgendered.
What is the opposite of “transgender”?
The opposite of “transgender” — its antonyms — is cisgender.
What part of speech is “transgender”?
Depending on how it is used, “transgender” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “transgender” a common word?
“Transgender” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “transgender” have?
“Transgender” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a gender identity that differs from the sex assigned at birth.
What is the difference between "transgender" and "cisgender"?
Transgender describes a person whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. Cisgender describes a person whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth, so the two terms are opposites.
Should you say "a transgender" or "a transgender person"?
"Transgender" is best used as an adjective, so the preferred phrasing is "a transgender person" or "a transgender woman." Using it as a standalone noun, as in "a transgender," is widely considered incorrect and disrespectful.
What is the difference between "transgender" and "transgendered"?
"Transgender" is the standard adjective. The form "transgendered," with an -ed ending, is generally discouraged because it wrongly suggests gender identity is something done to a person rather than part of who they are.
What is the difference between "transgender" and "non-binary"?
"Transgender" is a broad term for anyone whose gender identity differs from their assigned sex at birth. "Non-binary" is more specific, describing people who do not identify simply as male or female; some non-binary people also describe themselves as transgender, and some do not.
