Transvestite - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A transvestite is a person who wears clothing typically associated with the opposite gender, often for personal expression or performance, but not necessarily identifying as transgender. The term is sometimes considered outdated.
Definition:
A person who wears clothing typically associated with the opposite gender, often for expression or performance.
Synonyms:
cross-dresser, drag queen, gender-bender
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
cisgender, gender-conforming
Common Collocations:
transvestite performer, transvestite identity, transvestite culture
Derivatives:
transvestism, transvestitism
Usage Tips:
Use respectfully; avoid outdated or offensive connotations by preferring terms like "cross-dresser" when appropriate.
Common Phrases:
in drag, gender-bending act, dressed in character
Etymology:
From Latin *trans-* (across) + *vestire* (to dress), coined early 20th century in German (*Transvestit*).
Examples:
- 1. He is a transvestite who enjoys performing in drag shows.
- 2. The film features a transvestite character exploring identity through fashion.
- 3. Some transvestites prefer the term "cross-dresser" for clarity.
- 4. She met a transvestite artist at the cultural festival.