BusinessAugust 26, 2026

transpersons

tranz-PUR-sunz

Definition

Individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'trans-' (meaning across, beyond, or on the other side) combined with the noun 'persons'; it reflects modern sociological and linguistic efforts to use inclusive terminology for gender identity.

In the news

The term is used in the article to include a specific category of applicants within the gender-disaggregated data of candidates appearing for SSC examinations.

How India recruits government employees — and why so few make it

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The Indian Express

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