adj form of cisgender
The opposite of transgendered, someone who is cisgendered has a gender identity that agrees with their societally recognized sex.
Many transgender people prefer "cisgender" to "biological", "genetic", or "real" male or female because of the implications of those words. Using the term "biological female" or "genetic female" to describe cisgendered individuals excludes transgendered men, who also fit that description. To call a cisgendered woman a "real woman" is exclusive of transwomen, who are considered within their communities to be "real" women, also.
The opposite of transgendered, someone who is cisgendered has a gender identity that agrees with their societally recognized sex.
Many transgender people prefer "cisgender" to "biological", "genetic", or "real" male or female because of the implications of those words. Using the term "biological female" or "genetic female" to describe cisgendered individuals excludes transgendered men, who also fit that description. To call a cisgendered woman a "real woman" is exclusive of transwomen, who are considered within their communities to be "real" women, also.
Some of my friends are trans, but I'm cisgendered.
by genevieved May 25, 2006
Someone who identifies with their assigned gender at birth. That’s literally it, everyone chill out.
Zach is cisgender.
by evilhorse November 27, 2019
I am perfectly comfortable identifying as the gender my parents put on my birth certificate. I am cisgender.
by djentlequeer March 02, 2015
by McCodger July 24, 2022
Cisgender (often abbreviated to simply cis) is a term for people whose experiences of their own gender agree with the sex they were assigned at birth. Cisgender may also be defined as those who have "a gender identity or perform a gender role society considers appropriate for one's sex."
Many also noticed a shift in their friendships after they transitioned, with some struggling to make friends with cisgender men, unsure of the social cues of male friendship.
by CheshireRaptor May 17, 2016
A derogatory term used to refer to straight men and women by non binary people and their allies as an attempt to detract from the simple fact that straight is the default setting.
Lesbian comedian: Any cisgendered men here tonight?
Straight man: yo
Lesbian comedian: Well shut the fuck up.
Straight man: yo
Lesbian comedian: Well shut the fuck up.
by lamestllama March 07, 2021
by Alooooxxxx May 21, 2018