trans woman
noun
plural trans women
: a transgender woman : a woman who was identified as male at birth
… has become the first trans woman to be elected to public office in the state …—
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Zachary ZaneWhitehorn shared her experiences with us about working in the technology sector as a trans woman, and how from her position she feels the industry could take further steps to better support the trans community.—Madeline Bennett
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One trans woman athlete named Lia Thomas, in particular, gained recognition for her strong performance on the women’s swim team at Penn.
—Alex C. Lange, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
The college adapted its admissions policies in 2015 to clearly include trans students, after Smith denied admission to trans woman Calliope Wong in 2013, triggering a wave of on-campus activism at women’s colleges.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
The Irish comedy writer has become better known for his assertion that trans women are men and criticism of trans activism, expressed in often vituperative social media posts.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
In recent years, the Legislature has also passed bills barring trans women and girls from participating in sports that align with their gender identity and restricting gender-affirming care for minors.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
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Alex C. Lange, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
The college adapted its admissions policies in 2015 to clearly include trans students, after Smith denied admission to trans woman Calliope Wong in 2013, triggering a wave of on-campus activism at women’s colleges.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
The Irish comedy writer has become better known for his assertion that trans women are men and criticism of trans activism, expressed in often vituperative social media posts.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
In recent years, the Legislature has also passed bills barring trans women and girls from participating in sports that align with their gender identity and restricting gender-affirming care for minors.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Trans woman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trans%20woman. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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