trans female

or trans-fe·male, trans·fe·male

[ trans-fee-meyl ]
/ ˈtrænsˈfi meɪl /

noun

a person who was assigned male at birth but whose gender identity is female.

adjective

noting or relating to such an individual.

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Origin of trans female

First recorded in 2005–10

Words nearby trans female

trans-fat, trans-fatty acid, transfd., transfect, transfection, trans female, transfeminine, transfeminism, transfer, transferable vote, transfer agent
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