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
He says that seemed to suggest a complex test, including whether the trans person passed as being of their lived gender, or whether they had had surgery.
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 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
She’s just a trans person living her life.
From Salon ● Feb. 24, 2025
Karla Sofía Gascón — who plays the titular macho drug lord turned vivacious woman — is the first openly trans person nominated in any Oscar acting category.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2025
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