"transwoman" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: transwomen [plural]
Etymology: From trans- + woman or trans + woman. Etymology templates: {{af|en|trans-|woman}} trans- + woman, {{compound|en|trans|woman}} trans + woman Head templates: {{en-noun|transwomen}} transwoman (plural transwomen)
  1. (often derogatory, offensive) Alternative spelling of trans woman. Tags: alt-of, alternative, derogatory, offensive, often Alternative form of: trans woman Categories (topical): Transgender, Transphobia

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