trans man

Or trans-man,

[trans man, tranz]

noun

1. an adult who was assigned female at birth but whose gender identity is male.

Sensitive Note

See female-to-male.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trans man¹

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

But being a trans man in an ill-fitting uniform is another non-issue.

From Salon

Hale was a trans man, and that fact overshadowed every other detail in conservative commentary.

From Salon

In his debut novel, Milo Todd tells the story of a trans man in Berlin who must adjust to a life of secrecy after Hitler ascends to power.

From Los Angeles Times

For instance, it would help a trans man, a biological female who identifies as a man, develop a deeper voice and facial hair.

From BBC

One young trans man, who has begun transitioning as an adult, told BBC Wales he believed puberty blockers could have helped him avoid "the trauma that has come with living in a body that never felt like it was mine".

From BBC