trans widow

Definitions

1. 1

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see trans, widow; a widow who is transgender.

   • Trans widow Nikki Araguz won her battle in February to have her marriage recognized to her deceased husband.
   • If Helen were around, I feel she would be annoyed that I’m not able to describe myself as a real ‘trans widow’ because the term has been captured hatefully by a group who regard announcing that you are trans means you have expired.
2. 2

   A cis woman who feels her marriage ended or is at risk of ending due to her spouse coming…

   A cis woman who feels her marriage ended or is at risk of ending due to her spouse coming out as a trans woman.

   • When I began my public life as a transwidow, I knew who knew by the curious or pitying stares we got.
   • Tinsel now writes about trans widows for feminist websites, and publishes their stories online under pseudonyms.
   • What the experiences of 'trans widows' of late-transitioning trans women are actually like, and what their own political needs are.

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