Transphile

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Definition

Transphile is a noun or adjective for a person who feels attraction toward transgender people or has a positive attitude toward transness. The term is rare and marked as derogatory.

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TermTransphile

What does transphile mean?

Transphile describes a person who is attracted to transgender people or who has a positive attitude toward transgender people and transness. It can function as either a noun or an adjective.

Usage and tone

The attraction-related sense is rare, and the term is marked as derogatory. Its wording focuses on transgender identity or transness rather than naming attraction to a particular gender.

Sources

  1. Wiktionary: Transphile definition