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Transgender

Verb / ˈtræˈnzdʒendɜ: / Another word for transgender — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Transgender means identifying as a gender other than the one you were assigned at birth.

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Common collocations

  • transgender rights
  • transgender identity
  • transgender person
  • transgender community
  • transgender awareness
  • transgender issues
  • transgender healthcare

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Usage note

The term 'transgender' is an adjective. While 'transgender' can sometimes be used as a noun, it is generally preferred to use 'transgender person' or 'trans person' to avoid objectification.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher helped the transgender student feel comfortable in class.
  2. My friend is transgender and she prefers to be called by her chosen name.
  3. The transgender community is fighting for equal rights and acceptance.
  4. Transgender people have been around for a long time, but it's only recently that society has started to understand and accept them.
  5. Transgender individuals often face discrimination and harassment in their daily lives.

Quotes

  • I am a transgender person, and I deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. - Laverne Cox
  • Transgender visibility is important because, for so long, we've been invisible. - Jazz Jennings
  • Transgender rights are human rights. - Hillary Clinton

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