transgender
adjective
trans·gen·der
tran(t)s-ˈjen-dər 
tranz-
: of, relating to, or being a person whose gender identity differs from the sex the person was identified as having at birth
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Outside of a track and field preliminary meet at Yorba Linda High on Saturday, an anti-transgender advocacy group called Save Girls’ Sports organized a protest against California policies that allow transgender athletes to compete based on their gender identity.
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Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
While the duo celebrated their victories and the historic nature of the election, some on social media pointed out that as a resident of Edinburgh, Rowling — who has previously been criticized for anti-transgender comments — is now represented by a trans politician.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Media companies must be allowed to create and broadcast stories that reflect one-quarter of their audience without interference from a government agency with its own anti-transgender political agenda.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Georgia is one of numerous states that have passed anti-transgender legislation in recent years, most of it directed toward minors.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
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Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
While the duo celebrated their victories and the historic nature of the election, some on social media pointed out that as a resident of Edinburgh, Rowling — who has previously been criticized for anti-transgender comments — is now represented by a trans politician.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Media companies must be allowed to create and broadcast stories that reflect one-quarter of their audience without interference from a government agency with its own anti-transgender political agenda.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Georgia is one of numerous states that have passed anti-transgender legislation in recent years, most of it directed toward minors.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Transgender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transgender. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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transgender
adjective
trans·gen·der
tran(t)s-ˈjen-dər
: of, relating to, or being a person whose gender identity differs from the sex the person was identified as having at birth
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transgender
adjective
trans·gen·der
tran(t)s-ˈjen-dər
tranz-
: of, relating to, or being a person whose gender identity differs from the sex the person was identified as having at birth
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