transphilia

English

Etymology

trans- + -philia or trans + -philia.

Noun

transphilia (usually uncountable, plural transphilias)

  1. (rare) Sexual attraction to transgender or transsexual people.

Usage notes

Not in general use. Appears as an opposite to transphobia in one book on LGBT issues, as well as online, where it is often derogatory.

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