Etymology

cislate

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Today it means: To simplify or 'translate' (transgender people, experiences, or concepts) into words, narratives, and concepts that cisgender people can understand. Full definition →

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The story

From replacing the trans- part of translate with cis-; coined by T.J. Jourian.

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