Transgender
(adjective)
Denoting or relating to a person whose sense of personal identity and gender does not correspond with their birth sex.
Origin:
Late 20th century: from trans- "across" + gender.
Examples:
- Many transgender people face discrimination and prejudice in their daily lives.
- Transgender rights have become an important social and political issue in many countries.
- Transgender individuals may seek medical intervention, such as hormone therapy or surgery, to affirm their gender identity.
- Transgender representation in media has increased in recent years, but there is still a long way to go.
- Transgender people have a right to live their lives authentically and with dignity, free from stigma and discrimination.