Meaning of muxe | Babel Free
Definitions
In Zapotec cultures of Oaxaca, a male-assigned person who dresses and acts in a feminine manner, and may be regarded as a third gender.
Examples
“At the back of the file⟳, walking proudly, wearing a new pantsuit and a fresh in his hair, was a mushe. Though I was surprised to see⟳ him, no one else batted an eye. He was clearly just another part of the women's procession.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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