"berdachism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From berdache + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|berdache|ism}} berdache + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} berdachism (uncountable)
  1. (anthropology, now offensive) The state or practice of being transgender or third gender in a Native American society. Tags: offensive, uncountable Categories (topical): Anthropology, Gender, Transgender Related terms: two-spirit
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