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transsexual

Pronunciation: [trænˈsɛkʃuəl]

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Learn how to use transsexual in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “identity”

(noun) a person who has changed their body to match their gender identity, which is different from the gender they were given at birth. This means they might have medical treatments or surgeries to feel more comfortable with who they are.

Example

She identified as a transsexual and felt happier after her transition.

Example

He did not feel he was a transsexual, as he was comfortable with the gender assigned at birth.

Example

Do you know any transsexual people who have shared their stories?

Context: “identity”

(adjective) describing someone who has changed their body to match their gender identity. For example, if someone was born as a boy but identifies as a girl and has taken steps to transition, we might describe them as transsexual.

Example

He felt proud to be a transsexual man after his surgery.

Example

The movie did not focus on transsexual characters, even though they are an important part of the story.

Example

Is being transsexual a personal journey for many people?

How to pronounce transsexual

Pronunciation: [trænˈsɛkʃuəl]

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