Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
transsexual
Adjective/Noun
/trænˈsɛkʃuəl/
Definition
A transsexual is a person who emotionally and psychologically feels that they belong to the opposite sex than the one they were assigned at birth.
Examples
- She identifies as a transsexual woman.
- Many transsexual individuals choose to undergo gender confirmation surgery.
- Support for transsexual rights has increased in recent years.
Meaning
The term typically refers to individuals who seek to transition from their assigned gender to their identified gender, often involving medical procedures such as hormone therapy or surgery.
Synonyms
- Gender-confirming
- Transgender (broadly used)
- Gender-nonconforming (context-dependent)
