transgenderism

American  

[trans-jen-der-iz-uhm, tranz‐] / ˌtrænsˈdʒɛn dərˌɪz əm, ˌtrænz‑ /

noun

1. possession of a gender identity that is not congruent with the sex assigned at birth: often associated with, but not necessarily resulting in, gender dysphoria.

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Etymology

Origin of transgenderism

First recorded in 1960–65; transgender ( def. ) + -ism ( def. )

Example Sentences

At one point Judge Boardman asked the school district’s legal team how a teacher would handle a situation where a student says learning about transgenderism violates their religious beliefs.

From Washington Times

For one, Miller Lite’s campaign doesn’t involve transgenderism – Ms. Glazer may be queer-identifying, but she’s also a woman who recently had a baby.

From Washington Times

Ms. Cole, who appeared last week on a transgenderism panel at CPAC, said she was put on puberty blockers and testosterone at 13.

From Washington Times

The only difference between the headline and his actual speech being "transgender community" rather than simply "transgenderism."

From Salon

“Transgenderism is not a growing concern. It’s just that our society has become a little bit more aware and … hopefully a little bit more accepting.”

From Washington Post