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Definition of transperson

transperson

/trænzˈpɝː.sən/
trans · per · son

Plural:transpersons
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• noun

1

A transgender person; an individual whose gender identity differs from the sex assigned to them at birth.

Example

"The community center offers resources and peer support groups for any transperson seeking guidance."

Word Nuance & Usage

The open form "trans person" (or "transgender person") is strongly preferred in contemporary usage; the closed compound "transperson" is often discouraged by major style guides because it can treat "trans" as an inherent category separate from personhood rather than an adjective.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Transperson. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/transperson
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