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
"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
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
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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