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trans person

American  
Or trans-person,

noun

  1. a person who is transgender or transsexual.


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

Tell me about why you think that movie — which was written and directed by a trans person — is more successful in its depiction of trans identity than something like “Emilia Perez.”

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2025

“As a trans person, getting arrested for me is a lot more complicated than it is for Chris,” Durham said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2025

Swinney told MSPs that managers must "balance the needs of the trans person" to use such a facility "against the needs of other members of staff".

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2025

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