Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
transwoman
Noun
/trænzˈwʊmən/
Definition
A transwoman is a person who was assigned male at birth but identifies and lives as a woman.
Examples
- A transwoman may choose to undergo hormone therapy as part of her transition.
- She advocates for the rights of transwomen in her community.
- Many transwomen face unique challenges in society.
Meaning
Transwomen are individuals who transition from male to female, often undergoing personal, social, and medical changes that help them align their gender identity with their lived experience.
Synonyms
- Gender-nonconforming woman
- Transgender woman
