non-transgender
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/nɑn-trænzˈdʒɛndər/
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/nɒn-trænzˈdʒɛndə/
not transgender
Etymology
'non-transgender' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'transgender', which refers to a person whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
The term 'non-transgender' evolved as a way to describe individuals who do not identify as transgender, emphasizing the distinction from transgender identities.
Initially, it meant 'not transgender', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not identifying as transgender; having a gender identity that matches the sex assigned at birth.
Many non-transgender individuals may not fully understand the experiences of transgender people.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 18:56