trans person
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of trans person
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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If a trans person runs afoul of the law multiple times, they may be criminally charged with a misdemeanor.
From Slate ● Feb. 27, 2026
"It's often fluffier or a: 'Oh, we have a trans person in this, but we're not really gonna talk about it or talk about their experiences'."
From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2025
Ironically, most of these cases did not involve a single trans person.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2025
“They were like, ‘Let’s bring a trans person to talk about this.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2025
Gascón would become the first trans person to be nominated in an acting category.
From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2025
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