transgender
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /trænˈsʤɛndər/
KK: /trænˈsˌdʒɛndər/
adjective
Definition
Relating to a person whose gender identity is different from the sex they were assigned at birth.
Example
Many organizations support the rights of transgender individuals.
Conversation
I recently read an article about transgender rights.
Oh really? That sounds interesting!
Yeah, it talked about the challenges that transgender people face.
I can imagine, it's an important topic that needs more awareness.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
genderqueer
nonbinary
genderfluid
Antonyms
cisgender
binary
traditional
noun
Definition
A person whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
Example
She identifies as a transgender individual and advocates for LGBTQ+ rights.
Conversation
I recently learned a lot about what it means to be transgender.
That's great! It's important to understand different identities.
Yeah, I think being transgender should be accepted just like any other identity.
Root Explanation
Transgender → It is formed from "trans-" (meaning across or beyond) and "gender" (from Latin "genus", meaning kind or type). The word "transgender" refers to a person whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth, indicating a movement across or beyond traditional gender boundaries.
Memory Tip
Think of 'trans-' meaning 'across' or 'beyond' and 'gender' referring to a type or kind. This helps you remember that transgender describes someone who moves beyond the gender they were assigned.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.