Transmasculine - meaning and definition
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Definition
Describes people assigned female at birth whose gender identity or expression leans towards masculinity, including trans men and some non-binary people.
At a glance
- Transmasculine describes people assigned female at birth whose identity or expression leans masculine.
- It includes trans men and some non-binary people, such as some demiboys.
- It is broader than the term trans man.
- It is often used in health and community settings to group shared needs.
In detail
Transmasculine is a broader umbrella than trans man. It includes people who do not identify fully as men but whose sense of self is more masculine than feminine, such as some demiboys or non-binary people.
The term is often used in health and community settings to group people with similar experiences or needs, for example around chest binding or testosterone, without requiring them to share one label.
In a sentence
- I'm transmasculine and non-binary, and I use he/they pronouns.
- The clinic runs a drop-in session for transmasculine patients.
Common questions
Is transmasculine the same as trans man?
Not exactly. Every trans man can be described as transmasculine, but some transmasculine people do not identify fully as men. The word gives a wider umbrella without requiring everyone to share one label.
Why do health services use the word transmasculine?
It lets services describe a group with similar experiences or needs, such as questions about chest binding or testosterone, without assuming everyone in that group uses the same identity word.