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

especially : of, relating to, or being a person whose gender identity is opposite the sex the person was identified as having at birth

transgenderism

tran(t)s-ˈjen-dər-ˌi-zəm 

tranz-

noun

Examples of transgender in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In recent years, however, the franchise has faced public backlash following Rowling's anti-transgender comments and support for others with anti-transgender views beginning in 2020. —Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025

In his video, Rebandt also leans into other culture war issues, laying out his anti-transgender stance and claiming over footage of a Black Lives Matter protest that police are currently being targeted. —Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025

Investigators are examining whether Kirk's outspoken anti-transgender views played a role. —Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025

Was Charlie Kirk targeted over anti-transgender views? —Jesse Bedayn, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025

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

especially : of, relating to, or being a person whose gender identity is opposite the sex the person was identified as having at birth

transgenderism

-də-ˌriz-əm 

noun