adjective
- of, relating to, or being a person whose gender identity aligns with the sex assigned at birth
Usage: modern usage; often used in academic and social contexts to distinguish from transgender identities
Examples
- She identifies as cisgendered and has always felt comfortable with her assigned sex at birth.
- The study compared experiences of cisgendered and transgender participants.
- Many cisgendered individuals may not think about their gender identity because it aligns with societal expectations.
- The organization works to support both cisgendered and non-cisgendered employees.
- He is cisgendered and uses he/him pronouns.