Cisheteronormative
//ˌsɪsˌhɛt.ɚ.oʊˈnɔɹ.mə.tɪv// adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Cisnormative and heteronormative. not-comparable
"“In a cisheteronormative world, we are more likely to assume people to be cis and straight until told otherwise than to assume they’re trans or queer,” says Melissa A. Fabello, PhD, a sex and relationships educator."
Example
More examples"“In a cisheteronormative world, we are more likely to assume people to be cis and straight until told otherwise than to assume they’re trans or queer,” says Melissa A. Fabello, PhD, a sex and relationships educator."
Etymology
From cis- + hetero- + normative.
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