transmasculine

adjective

trans·​mas·​cu·​line tran(t)s-ˈma-skyə-lən How to pronounce transmasculine (audio)
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: of, relating to, or being a person whose gender identity is partially or fully masculine and differs from the sex the person was identified as having at birth
It [the Australian National University's Gender-Inclusive Handbook] cites a 2019 study by researcher Lauren Dinour, who said that "heterosexual and woman-focused lactation language … can misgender, isolate, and harm transmasculine parents and non-heteronormative families."David Aaro

Examples of transmasculine in a Sentence

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Jey McCreight underwent hormone replacement therapy and top surgery in their mid-30s to transition into a transmasculine person. Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025 For this vignette, Peña intentionally cast transmasculine actor Jordan Gonzalez to play Phoebe’s cis boyfriend, Sam. . Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025 But Mutt is a rare depiction of a gay transmasculine character in film, and contains an even rarer depiction of gay transmasc eroticism. James Factora, Them., 22 May 2025 The show will feature contestants of diverse gender identities, including transmasculine people, cisgender women, nonbinary folks, and more, all of whom will perform as drag kings. Mikelle Street, Them., 2 May 2025 Some aspects of this order may also impact adult gender-affirming care, both broadly prohibiting care for people who are 18 years old and potentially impacting access to surgery for transmasculine adults. Trans Formations Project, Them, 31 Jan. 2025 The policy for transmasculine individuals is comparatively looser. James Factora, Them, 9 Dec. 2024 Listen to this article Loading your audio article Emma Dumont has come out as transmasculine and non-binary and is now revealing a new name to the public. Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024 Because both gender transition and menopause involve a sharp drop in estrogen, many transmasculine men who take testosterone also lose their period, and experience a similar (though more extreme) version of the genital dryness and irritation. Rachel E. Gross, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

trans- (in transgender) + masculine entry 1

First Known Use

1999, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of transmasculine was in 1999

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“Transmasculine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transmasculine. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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