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Transvestitism
Translation of "transvestitism" into Russian
transvestitism
Noun
UK
/trænsˈvɛstɪtɪz(ə)m/
US
/trænzˈvɛstɪˌtɪz(ə)m/
transvestitism
Transvestitism is often misunderstood by society.
Трансвестизм часто неправильно понимается обществом.
Definitions
transvestitism
Noun
UK
/trænsˈvɛstɪtɪz(ə)m/
US
/trænzˈvɛstɪˌtɪz(ə)m/
The practice of dressing and acting in a style or manner traditionally associated with the opposite sex.
Transvestitism was a common theme in the theatrical performances of the 19th century.
A sexual interest in or paraphilic arousal from dressing in clothes traditionally worn by the opposite sex.
Clinical literature sometimes distinguishes transvestitism motivated by fetishistic arousal from expression motivated by gender identity.