🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

트랜스베스티트

Pronunciation / Transliteration: teuraenseubeseutiteu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Transvestite/trænˈvɛs.taɪt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"트랜스베스티트는 그의 공연으로 관객을 매료시켰습니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person, typically a man, who dresses in clothing traditionally associated with the opposite gender.

    "The performer was a transvestite, captivating the audience with their elaborate costumes."
  2. 2

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

    "In the play, the transvestite character brought humor and depth to the storyline."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'transvestite' originates from the Latin 'trans-' meaning 'across' and 'vestire' meaning 'to dress'. It was first coined in the early 20th century to describe individuals who dress in clothing typically associated with the opposite gender, reflecting evolving societal views on gender and identity.

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