transvestite

• Veralteter und oft als abwertend geltender Begriff für eine Person, die Kleidung trägt, die traditionell dem anderen Geschlecht zugeordnet wird. Bevorzugte moderne Bezeichnungen sind je nach Kontext 'Crossdresser' oder 'transgeschlechtliche Person'.

An outdated and now often considered offensive term for a person who dresses in clothing typically associated with the opposite gender. The preferred modern terms are 'cross-dresser' or 'transgender person' depending on context.

1. Cross-dressing for gratificationC1formal

   Relating to the practice of wearing clothing typically associated with the opposite sex, often for sexual or psychological gratification.

   Transvestit

   • The study examined transvestite behavior in historical contexts.
   • Some individuals identify with transvestite tendencies from an early age.
   • The term is often used in clinical psychology to describe specific fetishistic behaviors.

   Synonymecross dressingtransvestic

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die Kleidung, Verhaltensweisen oder soziale Rollen annimmt, die üblicherweise dem anderen Geschlecht zugeordnet werden.

A noun referring to a person who adopts the dress, mannerisms, or social role typically associated with the opposite sex.

1. Cross-dresserB2formal

   A person who dresses and adopts the mannerisms of the opposite gender, often for personal expression or entertainment.

   Transvestit

   • The performer was a transvestite who entertained the audience with his elaborate costumes.
   • Historically, some transvestites were persecuted for their lifestyle.
   • She wrote a book about her experiences as a transvestite.

   Synonymecross-dresser