trans man
Americannoun
Sensitive Note
See female-to-male.
Etymology
Origin of trans man
First recorded in 1995–2000
Example Sentences
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“This song saved my life as a young trans man finding my way growing up in the deep South,” one person commented.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
Kabir Maan, an educator and trans man from India's marginalised Dalit community, voiced similar concerns.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
As a trans man, Rypinski says that they experienced discrimination and discomfort at other gyms and yearned to connect with the trans community.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2026
In April, the Supreme Court ruled that this meant biological sex, meaning, for example, that a trans man could be excluded from a service set up for men.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2025
After the shooting, his parents said he found Club Q to be a safe place to be a trans man and a drag queen.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2024
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