Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cishet

Adjective

/ˈsɪsˌhɛt/

Definition

A term used to describe individuals who are both cisgender and heterosexual.

Examples

Many cishet people may not fully understand the challenges faced by those in the LGBTQ+ community.
At the event, the discussions highlighted the experiences of cishet individuals alongside those of the queer community.

Meaning

The word ‘cishet’ combines ‘cisgender’, referring to individuals whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth, and ‘heterosexual’, which describes people who are attracted to individuals of the opposite gender. Together, ‘cishet’ refers to people who identify with their assigned gender and are attracted to those of a different gender.