transgender

adjective

trans·​gen·​der tran(t)s-ˈjen-dər How to pronounce transgender (audio)
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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Opponents of the compact rules criticize anti-transgender language and measures that would further threaten diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Nov. 2025 Universities have been told their federal funding is contingent on adopting anti-transgender policies on issues like bathroom access. NPR, 30 Oct. 2025 Seeking a second consecutive term on council, Gillette is notable on the council for his staunch conservative views, including supporting an anti-transgender sports ban voted in by the council in 2023. Pj Green october 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025 Eventually, the Zizians splintered from the San Francisco rationalist community, accusing them of anti-transgender discrimination. Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for transgender

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First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of transgender was in 1974

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“Transgender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transgender. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

transgender

adjective
trans·​gen·​der tran(t)s-ˈjen-dər How to pronounce transgender (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce transgender (audio)
tranz-
: of, relating to, or being a person whose gender identity differs from the sex the person was identified as having at birth
transgenderism noun
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