Trans
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Definition
Trans describes a person or identity that is not cisgender. It is an umbrella term that can include transgender, transsexual, genderqueer, nonbinary, genderfluid, and third-gender identities.
Quick Facts
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What does “trans” mean?
In gender and LGBTQ+ language, trans describes someone whose gender identity is not cisgender. It can be used as an umbrella term for transgender and transsexual identities, as well as some genderqueer, nonbinary, genderfluid, and third-gender identities.
Who can the term include?
The term covers a range of gender identities rather than one single identity. A person may identify specifically as transgender, nonbinary, genderfluid, or with another identity included under the broader trans umbrella.