Synonyms for

Cis

Verb Another word for cis — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cis means 'on this side' or 'not across'.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

same identical congruent corresponding

Informal

same like alike matching

Antonyms

trans contrary opposite different other unrelated dissimilar

Common collocations

  • cis gender
  • cis male
  • cis female
  • cis person
  • cisgender identity
  • cisgender man
  • cisgender woman

Word family

adjective cisgender

Usage note

Primarily used in the context of gender identity to describe individuals whose gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth. It is often used in contrast to 'trans'.

Example sentences

  1. I live on the cis side of town.
  2. The cisgender population is the majority.
  3. The cis and trans sides of the cell membrane have different functions.
  4. The cis and trans isomers of a molecule have different physical properties.
  5. The cisatlantic countries share many cultural similarities.

Quotes

  • We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools. - Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. - Thomas A. Edison
  • The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. - Lao Tzu

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