two-spirit
adjective
(alsoTwo-Spirit)uk/ˌtuːˈspɪr.ɪt/us/ˌtuːˈspɪr.ət/used todescribeaNorthAmericanindigenousperson(= apersonwhobelongsto the firstpeopletoliveinNorthAmerica)whosegenderidentityis amixtureofmaleandfemaleormasculineandfeminine, or is a differentgenderthat is notmaleorfemale:
ManyNativepeopleareembracingTwo-Spirittraditionsas a way tohealfrom theinjusticesofcolonialism.
Contemporarytransgender,gay,bisexual, andlesbianNativeAmericansoftendescribethemselves as two-spirit andperceivethis as a way ofreclaimingtraditionalroles.
- Members of Colorado's Two-Spirit Societyparticipatedin thelocalPride.
- Although thelabelismodern, manyindigenousgroupshaveidentifiedforcenturieswith theconceptof being two-spirit.
- Theyfeelthat colonizersrobbedindigenouspeopleoftheirspiritualtraditionsand way ofliferegardingtwo-spiritpeople.