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Basics: What does cis or cisgender mean?

Basics: What does cis or cisgender mean?

I’ve heard this question asked a few times this year, almost exclusively from cis folks who are not up on modern gender language, so here is a few simple facts about the word cis: How do I say it? Via the dictionary – ‘cis·gen·der’ – pronounced ‘sisˈjendər’ – adjective – denoting or relating to a person whose… Read more