Muxe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Muxe is a noun meaning 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.
Meaning
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.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- muxes
- muxhe
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include muxhe, mahu, mestiz, machicote, mestiso, machismo.
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