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
Zachary ZaneWhitehorn 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 February 2024, Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, signed an executive order banning any teams or leagues that include trans women or girls from participating in girls and women’s sports in Nassau County’s public facilities.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 23 Jan. 2025
While traveling, Ferrell and Steele, a former Saturday Night Live writer who came out as a trans woman years ago, catch up, cry and share candid conversations about life.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Born in Spain but primarily known until now for her work in Mexican telenovelas, Gascón came out as a trans woman in 2016.
—Kyle Buchanan, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
In one appalling case, a female volleyball player suffered a traumatic brain injury after a ball was spiked at her by a person who identified as a trans woman.
—Kathy Szeliga, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2025
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Abby Monteil, Them, 23 Jan. 2025
While traveling, Ferrell and Steele, a former Saturday Night Live writer who came out as a trans woman years ago, catch up, cry and share candid conversations about life.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Born in Spain but primarily known until now for her work in Mexican telenovelas, Gascón came out as a trans woman in 2016.
—Kyle Buchanan, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
In one appalling case, a female volleyball player suffered a traumatic brain injury after a ball was spiked at her by a person who identified as a trans woman.
—Kathy Szeliga, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Trans woman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trans%20woman. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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