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Adjective: trans  tranz
  1. Identifying with the opposite gender from the one that one is born with
    "The trans individual sought hormone therapy as part of their transition";
    - transsexual
     
  2. Involving a partial or full reversal of gender
    "We use trans to refer to individuals who transgress the gender norms";
    - transgender
Noun: trans  tranz
  1. A person whose sexual identification is entirely with the opposite sex
    "The trans activist spoke about the importance of gender-affirming healthcare";
    - transsexual, transexual
     
  2. A person who has undergone a sex change operation
    "After years of waiting, the trans woman finally underwent gender confirmation surgery";
    - transsexual, transexual
Prefix: trans-  tranz
  1. Across, beyond

Derived forms: transes

Type of: individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul

Encyclopedia: Trans,cis-2,6-nonadienal

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