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

Examples of transgender in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some, like Precious Brady-Davis, mentioned specific legislation activists say is holding women back — for example, a bill in Kansas that invalidated driver’s licenses and birth certificates for transgender Kansans and paves the way for further anti-transgender lawsuits, advocates say. —Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026

Moore has repeatedly expressed anti-transgender sentiments at board meetings. —Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026

Ask anyone who followed the 2023 General Assembly, which brought out scores of opposition as anti-transgender legislation moved forward, or the 2018 session, defined by teacher protests at the Capitol. —Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Feb. 2026

The series adaptation comes as Rowling faces continued fallout over her anti-transgender views from fans and peers alike, including stars of the franchise and director Christopher Columbus. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for transgender

• bartender
• contender
• defender
• engender
• extender
• offender
• pretender
• provender
• surrender
• suspender
• bender
• blender

Kids Definition

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

Medical Definition

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

transgenderism

-də-ˌriz-əm 

noun