Trans*

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Trans* is a neologism and conceptual term that refers to a deliberately open-ended cluster of meanings, often used to describe gender-expansive identities, ontological frameworks, and critiques of hegemonic gender systems. The asterisk denotes inclusivity and fluidity, signaling a departure from static definitions of “transgender” and allowing space for multiple identities, histories, and theoretical orientations to co-exist under a shared but non-uniform umbrella.^[1]