trans woman

noun

plural trans women
: a transgender woman : a woman who was identified as male at birth
Sharon Brackett has become the first trans woman to be elected to public office in the state of Maryland …Zachary Zane
Whitehorn shared her experiences with us about working in the technology sector as a trans woman, and how from her position she feels the industry could take further steps to better support the trans community.Madeline Bennett

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In 2021 he exec produced The Ts Madison Experience, a reality series chronicling the career of Black, trans woman talk show host Ts Madison. Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025 For her work in Emilia Pérez, from French filmmaker Jacques Audiard, Gascón made history as the first out trans woman to be nominated for the Best Actress Academy Award. Jen Juneau, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025 On Oscar nominations morning, Best Actress contender Gascón became the first openly trans woman to be nominated for an Academy Award in any acting category. EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025 The film is the brainchild of Camila Aurora, a Mexican trans woman, and screenwriter Héctor Guillén. James Factora, Them, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for trans woman 

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First Known Use

1996, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of trans woman was in 1996

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“Trans woman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trans%20woman. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

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