transgenderism

[ trans-jen-der-iz-uhm, tranz‐ ]

noun

1. possession of a gender identity that is not congruent with the sex assigned at birth: often associated with, but not necessarily resulting in, gender dysphoria.

Word History and Origins

Origin of transgenderism¹

First recorded in 1960–65; transgender ( def ) + -ism ( def )

Example Sentences

“It’s time to switch enemies: ‘Let’s double down on transgenderism.

From Slate

The report claims that only straight, two-parent families are safe for children, stating, “Children suffer the toxic normalization of transgenderism with drag queens and pornography invading their school libraries.”

From Slate

In 2021, he said children in schools should not be learning about "transgenderism, homosexuality, any of that filth", and later rejected calls to apologise.

From BBC

In 2021, Robinson refused to apologise after he was criticised for saying that children in schools should not be learning about "transgenderism, homosexuality, any of that filth".

From BBC

Project 2025 targets the "toxic normalization of transgenderism" — it aims to prevent transgender individuals from serving in the military, to rescind anti-discrimination regulations protecting transgender individuals and to make it harder to get gender reassignment surgery.

From Salon