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transgender definition

trans·gen·der (trans jen′dər, tranz-)

adjective

of or being a person, as a transsexual or hermaphrodite, whose sexuality is not readily characterized as exclusively male or female

also transgendered trans·gen′·dered

trans·gen·der (trăns-jĕnˈdər, trănz-)

adjective

Appearing as, wishing to be considered as, or having undergone surgery to become a member of the opposite sex.
Of or relating to transgender people.

noun

A transgender person.