transphilia

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

trans- +‎ -philia or trans +‎ -philia.

Noun[edit]

transphilia (usually uncountable, plural transphilias)

  1. (rare) Sexual attraction to transgender or transsexual people.

Usage notes[edit]

Not in general use. Appears as an opposite to transphobia in one book on LGBT issues, as well as online, where it is often derogatory.

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