cisgender

Or cis-gen·der

[sis-jen-der]

adjective

1. Also cisgendered noting or relating to a person whose gender identity corresponds with that person’s sex assigned at birth.

noun

1. a person who is cisgender.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cisgender¹

First recorded in 1990–95; cis- ( def. 3 ) + gender ¹ ; modeled on transgender ( def. )

Example Sentences

Between 2018 and 2023, among shootings with four or more victims, 2,826 of the shooters were cisgender.

From Salon

But she also believes athletes who were born male have a definite advantage when competing against cisgender females.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier this week, a Minnesota teenager sued Buffalo Wild Wings because a server accused her of being a “man” in the women’s room and didn’t relent until the cisgender girl relented and showed the woman her naked breasts.

From Salon

In May, Jessica Gonzales sued the bar, its owner, manager and an employee, alleging she faced discrimination and harassment as a cisgender, heterosexual woman and was subjected to an unsafe work environment.

From Los Angeles Times

McMahon’s post alluded to comments from Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has shown some sympathy toward those who object to transgender girls competing in sports against cisgender girls, calling it an issue of fairness.

From Los Angeles Times