Cisgender

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /sɪsˈdʒɛndər/

Definitions of cisgender

noun a person whose gender identity corresponds with the sex they were assigned at birth

Example Sentences

A1 I am cisgender, which means I identify with the gender I was assigned at birth.

A2 Cisgender individuals may not fully understand the experiences of transgender people.

B1 The concept of cisgender privilege is important to consider in discussions about gender identity.

B2 As a cisgender person, it is important to educate oneself about issues facing the transgender community.

C1 Cisgender individuals may benefit from examining their own biases and privileges related to gender identity.

C2 The experiences of cisgender individuals differ from those of transgender individuals in significant ways.

Examples of cisgender in a Sentence

formal The term 'cisgender' refers to individuals whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth.

informal I learned about what it means to be cisgender in my sociology class.

slang Some people mistakenly assume that being cisgender is the norm.

figurative In a world where gender norms are constantly evolving, being cisgender is just one aspect of a person's identity.

Grammatical Forms of cisgender

past tense

cisgendered

plural

cisgenders

comparative

more cisgender

superlative

most cisgender

present tense

cisgender

future tense

will be cisgender

perfect tense

has been cisgender

continuous tense

is being cisgender

singular

cisgender

positive degree

cisgender

infinitive

to be cisgender

gerund

cisgendering

participle

cisgendered

Origin and Evolution of cisgender

First Known Use: 1994 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'cisgender' originated from the Latin prefix 'cis-' meaning 'on this side of' and 'gender'.
Evolution of the word: The term 'cisgender' was first used in academic literature in the mid-1990s to describe individuals whose gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth. Since then, it has gained wider recognition and acceptance in discussions around gender identity and diversity.