transgendered

adjective

trans·​gen·​dered tran(t)s-ˈjen-dərd How to pronounce transgendered (audio)
tranz-
now usually offensive : transgender
"Our language about transgender people has changed," Tanis [Dr. Justin Tanis] continued. "For example, my original editors felt 'transgendered people' was more grammatically correct than 'transgender people.' Now, people consider 'transgendered' to be a negative word."Jason A Michael

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of transgendered was in 1970

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Cite this Entry

“Transgendered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transgendered. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

transgendered

adjective
trans·​gen·​dered tran(t)s-ˈjen-dərd How to pronounce transgendered (audio)
tranz-
now sometimes offensive
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