cis-ter

A form of cister — A cisgender woman, especially one that is part of a community that includes trans women.

Meanings

nouncis-ter (plural cis-ters)

plural cis-ters

  1. alternativeAlternative form of cister.

    We recognize that there is no feminism without intersectionality, and strive to support all our sisters, not just our cis-ters.

    2018, The Women's Film Festival: Official Program, page 40
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    "Even after legally transitioning ... I would still be expected to get a letter from a mental health professional if I wanted to go up a cup size," explained [Claire] Bow. "Cis-ters just need to sign the consent form. It sometimes feels like I'm expected to prove I'm a real person to everyone in the world, one person at a time."

    2017 April 14, Sarah Marloff, “They Called Me 'It'”, in The Austin Chronicle, page 18

    Trans women in particular share the gendered experiences of their cis-ters by being subject to higher rates of sexual assault and abuse.

    2021, Marian Duggan, Hannah Mason-Bish, “A feminist exploration of misogyny and hate crime”, in Irene Zempi, Jo Smith, editors, Misogyny as Hate Crime, unnumbered page
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APA

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Chicago

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