Meaning of the word transvestism in English

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transvestism

US /trænsˈves.tɪ.zəm/
UK /trænsˈves.tɪ.zəm/

Noun

1.

the practice of wearing clothes usually associated with a different gender, especially by a man who sometimes wears the clothes, makeup, jewelry, etc. usually worn by women:

Example:
He has written a book on transvestism.
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