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
He applied for political asylum in the United States as a former Muslim and a queer person, before coming out as transmasculine and nonbinary and starting his medical transition.
From New York Times ● Jun. 25, 2023
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