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cisnormativity

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌsɪs.nɔː.məˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/
  • General-American: /ˌsɪs.nɔːɹ.məˈtɪv.ə.ti/
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  • rhymes with -ɪvɪti

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noun

Meaning 1

The assumption that all human beings are cisgender, i.e. have a gender identity which matches their biological sex.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: neologism, uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From cis- + normativity.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: cisnormativité — Translations
  • Polish: cisnormatywność — Translations
  • Portuguese: cisnormatividade — Translations