trans male

or trans-male, trans·male

[ trans-meyl, tranz‐ ]

noun

1. a person who was assigned female at birth but whose gender identity is male.

adjective

1. noting or relating to such an individual:

   a trans-male teenager.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trans male¹

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

George was born female and changed her name in the 1990s to Reba, for the country singer Reba McEntire, but later identified as a trans male.

From New York Times

In another scene, the flush of young love between boy Orlando and a Russian princess is performed by two trans male teenagers who include testimony of their own healing, real-life bond.

From Los Angeles Times

The activists also say that the referendum will reflect reality on campus, as there are already trans male students at the school who, for example, transitioned after admission.

From New York Times

“Every khawaja sira is transgender, but not all transgenders are khawaja sira,” said Mani, a representative for the trans male community in Pakistan.

From Seattle Times

However the gender categories in which trans male athletes compete remains a grey area.

From BBC