transexual

/trænˈsekʃəl/ /trænˈsɛksʊəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by a person whose gender identity is the opposite of their sex assigned at birth

“The activist was a vocal advocate for the rights of the transexual community.”

2. noun

a person whose gender identity is the opposite of their sex assigned at birth

“The transexual woman had been living as a man for many years before transitioning.”

3. verb

to change one’s sex or gender identity, especially to align with one’s true gender identity

“She had been transexualizing for several years, but still faced prejudice and discrimination.”

Synonyms

  • genderfluid
  • transgender

Antonyms

  • cisgender