1. relating to or being a person whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth
Usage: medical/psychological term; sometimes considered outdated; ‘transgender’ is often preferred

1. a person whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth
Usage: medical/psychological term; sometimes considered outdated; ‘transgender person’ is often preferred

Examples

• The clinic provides medical care for transsexual patients.
• She identified as transsexual from an early age.
• The documentary featured interviews with several transsexual individuals.
• Transsexual rights have become an important civil rights issue.
• The support group helps transsexual people navigate their transitions.
• Many transsexual people undergo hormone therapy.
• The research focused on transsexual experiences in the workplace.