Two-spirit

Pronunciation: /ˈtu- ˈspɪɹət/

Two-spirit (noun)

  1. A gender identity in some Indigenous cultures that includes both masculine and feminine spirits.

Examples

  • The two-spirit person shared their cultural traditions with the group.
  • Many Indigenous communities recognize two-spirit individuals as important members.

Common collocations: two-spirit identity, embrace two-spirit, two-spirit community

Synonyms of Two-spirit

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