cisútlit

Cisútlit is a term used in certain contexts, particularly within communities interested in language and identity. It is an adjective that describes a person who identifies with the gender they were assigned at birth, but does not experience a strong connection or alignment with typical gender roles or expressions associated with that gender. Essentially, a cisútlit individual is cisgender but may feel detached from or indifferent to societal expectations of masculinity or femininity.

The prefix "cis-" indicates alignment with one's assigned gender, while the suffix "-útlit" is a constructed term intended to convey a sense of detachment or lack of emphasis on conventional gender presentation. It is important to distinguish cisútlit from transgender or non-binary identities, as the core of cisútlit identity is still being cisgender. The concept acknowledges that even within cisgender identities, there is a spectrum of experiences regarding gender identity and expression.

Understanding cisútlit can help to broaden perspectives on gender beyond a simple binary of cisgender/transgender and further recognize the nuances of individual experiences with gender. It suggests that not all cisgender individuals feel a strong pull towards or adherence to societal gender norms, and this lack of strong alignment does not negate their cisgender identity.