Meaning of the word transvestite in English

What does transvestite mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

transvestite

US /trænsˈves.taɪt/
UK /trænzˈves.taɪt/
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Noun

a person who dresses in clothes primarily associated with the opposite sex (typically used of a man).

Adjective

wearing clothes associated primarily with the opposite sex.