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brotherboy

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A member of a traditional gender role in Australian Aboriginal cultures, resembling trans men.

Examples

“Senator McCarthy's plea to 'stay⟳ strong' resonates because all too often sistergirls and brotherboys suffer⟳, not only from verbal harassment and ostracism, but also violence and sexual abuse.”
“This, however, is changing in some communities, with some sistergirls and brotherboys being able to negotiate⟳ participation in men's business or women's business, allowing for greater connection to country.”
“For example, Jeremy, who identifies as a brotherboy (trans) and is bisexual, reveals: […]”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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