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transvestite Synonyms
Another word for transvestite
Choosing another word for transvestite depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person who wears clothing traditionally associated with a sex other than their own; a cross-dresser (now often considered dated or offensive).
Usage Example
"Early twentieth-century sociological studies used the term cross-dresser to describe individuals who practiced cross-dressing."
Strongest
cross-dresser
• adjective (Context 2)
Relating to cross-dressing or to a person who wears clothing traditionally associated with another sex (now often considered dated or offensive).
Usage Example
"The documentary examined the history of cross-dressing theater roles in seventeenth-century Europe."
Strongest
cross-dressing
Strong
transvestic
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Transvestite. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/transvestite