The Queer Dictionary
De-mystifying the language of LGBT+ culture.
Definition of "Transgender"
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Pronounced "trans-JEN-der . Related terms include trans* , transsexual, MTF, FTM, transgendered, and T-word. "Laverne Cox is on...
Definition of "Trans*" with an Asterisk
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Pronounced "TRANS" or "TRANS-as-TER-isk . Related terms include transgender , transsexual, nonbinary , and gender spectrum...
Definition of "Nonbinary"
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Pronounced "non-BYE-NAIR-EE ." Related terms include trans* , gender binary , intersex, pansexual, gender spectrum . "Jord...
Definition of "Gender Spectrum"
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Pronounced " jen-DER SPEC-trum." Related terms include nonbinary , trans* , pansexual, gender expression. "Angela self-ide...
Definition of "Gender Binary"
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Pronounced " jen-DER BYE-nair-ee." Related terms include gender essentialism , gender spectrum , nonbinary , and cissexism . ...
Definition of "Heterosexism"
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Pronounced " HEH-ter-OH SEX-is-um " Related terms include heteronormativity , cissexism , biphobia, queer . "It's he...
Definition of "Transmisogyny"
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Pronounced " trans-MIS-AH-jin-EE" Related terms include transphobia , cissexism , transfeminism, trans* , T-word, and transgen...
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