TERF
A trans-exclusionary radical feministA trans-exclusionary radical feminist; a radical feminist who does not consider trans women to be women, or thinks they should not be included in female spaces or organisations, and who considers trans men to be women; a person whose transphobia is expressed in feminist terms.
» The term "TERF," which stands for "trans-exclusionary radical feminist," was coined by a cis radical feminist.
Meaning
1 sensesA trans-exclusionary radical feminist; a radical feminist who does not consider trans women to be women, or thinks they should not be included in female spaces or organisations, and who considers trans men to be women; a person whose transphobia is expressed in feminist terms.
Examples
2 sentencesThe term "TERF," which stands for "trans-exclusionary radical feminist," was coined by a cis radical feminist.
Instead of saying TERF, say transphobe, because many of them (such as Posie Parker) are openly anti-feminist.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Acronym of trans-exclusionary radical feminist. The earliest recorded use is from 2008 byAcronym of trans-exclusionary radical feminist. The earliest recorded use is from 2008 by trans-inclusive cisgender radical feminist Viv Smythe.
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