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transvestite

/trænzˈves.taɪt/

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adjective

/trænzˈves.taɪt/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший и часто считающийся оскорбительным термин для человека, который носит одежду, традиционно ассоциируемую с противоположным полом. Предпочтительные современные термины — 'кроссдрессер' или 'трансгендерный человек' в зависимости от контекста.

An outdated and now often considered offensive term for a person who dresses in clothing typically associated with the opposite gender.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.

    ruТрансвеститский

    • 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.

    Synonymscross dressingtransvestic

Forms
  • more transvestite comparative form
  • most transvestite superlative form

noun

/trænzˈves.taɪt/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который перенимает одежду, манеры или социальную роль, обычно ассоциируемые с противоположным полом.

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.

    ruТрансвестит

    • 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.

    Synonymscross-dresser

Forms
  • transvestites plural form
  • transvestites' possessive plural form
  • transvestite's possessive singular form