Transvestite
(noun)
A person who wears clothing typically associated with the opposite gender for emotional or psychological satisfaction.
Origin:
Early 20th century: from trans- "across" + vestire "to dress".
Examples:
- Transvestites may engage in cross-dressing for personal fulfillment, for sexual gratification, or for performance or entertainment purposes.
- Transvestites may face significant social stigma and discrimination, and may struggle to be accepted by friends, family, and wider society.
- The term 'transvestite' has fallen out of favor in recent years, as many people prefer the more inclusive and accurate term 'cross-dresser' or 'gender nonconforming' person.
- Transvestitism has a long history, with evidence of cross-dressing and gender-variant behavior dating back to ancient civilizations.
- Transvestitism can be an important aspect of individual identity and self-expression, and should be respected and protected as such.