Hijra
noun
A member of a group in South Asia of people who do not identify as male or female.
Nina became a hijra after deciding that she didn't identify as a woman anymore.
Often appears as...
- became a hijra
- join the hijras
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Academic
noun
The migration of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina.
The hijra is an important event in the history of Islam.
Often appears as...
- year of the hijra
- commemorate the hijra
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Approving
Academic
noun
A member of a group in South Asia of people who do not identify as male or female.
Nina became a hijra after deciding that she didn't identify as a woman anymore.
Often appears as...
- became a hijra
- join the hijras
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The migration of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina.
The hijra is an important event in the history of Islam.
Often appears as...
- year of the hijra
- commemorate the hijra
Usage tips
Approving
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Respect
Hijra individuals hold cultural significance in South Asia and deserve respect when discussed.
In her sociology paper, Janet explored the unique societal role of hijras with sensitivity.
Pro Tip 2/3Identity Distinction
Recognize hijras as a distinct identity, not interchangeable with western transgender concepts.
While interviewing Aarav, it was important to acknowledge his identity as a hijra, not just as a transgender person.
Pro Tip 3/3Community Aspect
Understand hijra as both an identity and a community with shared rituals and practices.
Rahul attended a hijra community gathering to learn more about their traditions.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Respect
Hijra individuals hold cultural significance in South Asia and deserve respect when discussed.
In her sociology paper, Janet explored the unique societal role of hijras with sensitivity.
Pro Tip 2/3Identity Distinction
Recognize hijras as a distinct identity, not interchangeable with western transgender concepts.
While interviewing Aarav, it was important to acknowledge his identity as a hijra, not just as a transgender person.
Pro Tip 3/3Community Aspect
Understand hijra as both an identity and a community with shared rituals and practices.
Rahul attended a hijra community gathering to learn more about their traditions.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Respect
Hijra individuals hold cultural significance in South Asia and deserve respect when discussed.
In her sociology paper, Janet explored the unique societal role of hijras with sensitivity.
Pro Tip 2/3Identity Distinction
Recognize hijras as a distinct identity, not interchangeable with western transgender concepts.
While interviewing Aarav, it was important to acknowledge his identity as a hijra, not just as a transgender person.
Pro Tip 3/3Community Aspect
Understand hijra as both an identity and a community with shared rituals and practices.
Rahul attended a hijra community gathering to learn more about their traditions.
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Why I must come out PIPE...
There's a long tradition in Asian culture that celebrates the fluid mystery of gender. There is a Buddhist goddess of compassion. There is a Hindu goddess, hijra goddess. So when I was eight years old,
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Why I must come out PIPE...
There's a long tradition in Asian culture that celebrates the fluid mystery of gender. There is a Buddhist goddess of compassion. There is a Hindu goddess, hijra goddess. So when I was eight years old,
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