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transgendered

American  
[trans-jen-derd, tranz‑] / ˌtrænsˈdʒɛn dərd, ˌtrænz‑ /

adjective

Offensive.
  1. transgender.


Sensitive Note

See transgender.

Etymology

Origin of transgendered

transgender ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )

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“The very same medications being prescribed for transgender youth have been prescribed for other young people for other conditions for more than 40 years,” said Mr. Minter, who is transgendered.

From Washington Times

He cleared the way for transgendered people to serve openly in the military in a January 2021 executive order signed just days after taking office.

From Washington Times

Another student reported a professor for using “outdated terminology” like the words “transgendered” and “transsexual” in class to describe a hypothetical transgender person.

From Washington Times

“It simply revokes provisions of the law that have led to disproportionate harassment of women and transgendered adults,” Newsom wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

Advocates of the policy say transgendered individuals have been denied access to shelters, leaving them vulnerable and lacking protection from domestic violence situations.

From Washington Times