transmasculine
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of transmasculine
First recorded in 2010–15; trans- ( def. 4 ) + masculine ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Last December, on their 20th birthday, they came out as transmasculine and non-binary in a heartfelt Instagram post, external.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
“They identify as a transmasculine nonbinary person,” the publicist told the outlet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 6, 2024
A common concern about gender-affirming hormone therapy for transmasculine people is the risk of red blood cell volume changes and erythrocytosis, a high concentration of red blood cells, with the use of prescribed testosterone.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 27, 2023
"Some of these topics for trans people can be very uncomfortable, and a transmasculine person might not be super comfortable talking about things like menstruation," Schreyer said.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2023
The college culture is becoming more welcoming to gender diversity, but not as quickly as many students would like, said Professor Goldschmidtt, who identifies as transmasculine.
From New York Times ● Mar. 14, 2023
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