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
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Both transgender and non-transgender students can be put in uncomfortable positions when someone is compelled to use a restroom that doesn’t match their outward gender presentation.
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Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
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
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Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
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
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“Transgender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transgender. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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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
especially
: of, relating to, or being a person whose gender identity is opposite the sex the person was identified as having at birth
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