cisgender

American  

[sis-jen-der] / ˈsɪsˈdʒɛn dər /

Or cis-gender

adjective

1. Also cisgendered noting or relating to a person whose gender identity corresponds with that person’s sex assigned at birth.

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noun

1. a person who is cisgender.

Etymology

Origin of cisgender

First recorded in 1990–95; cis- ( def. 3 ) + gender ¹ ; modeled on transgender ( def. )

Compare meaning

How does cisgender compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• cisgender vs. transgender

Example Sentences

But I’m not quite like these cisgender men, either.’

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

They have called for an individualized approach that recognizes that some transgender girls—because of their age or lower testosterone levels—have no athletic advantage over cisgender girls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

Trans people, in particular, are four times more likely to be victims of violent crime than cisgender people.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2025

A cisgender boy seeking to enhance his male appearance is free to receive testosterone.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2025

For the high jump, she shared the podium with two cisgender girls with whom she tied.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2025