"transploitation" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From trans + -sploitation. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|trans|sploitation}} trans + -sploitation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} transploitation (uncountable)
  1. The exploitation of transgender/transsexual people in the media (especially film and television). Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): LGBTQ, Transgender
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