gender-neutral
adjective
: not referring to either sex but only to people in general
gender-neutral language
Examples of gender-neutral in a Sentence
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As well as being gender-neutral and institutionally accurate, the original title is a powerful reminder of the civic virtue and founding purpose of the House of Representatives.
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Daniel Wirls, The Conversation, 16 May 2024
Also that year, the network went gender-neutral, embracing a decision to merge male and female performers into singular categories.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 May 2024
And just like that, a grass-roots, gender-neutral masterpiece was born.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
Pick between five color options, like a gender-neutral teal, for kids from birth to 12 years old.
—Staff Author, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
Challenge your family members, your co-workers, your peers, and yourself to use more gender-neutral language regarding periods.
—Caroline Colvin, Health, 9 Mar. 2024
Erin Eliza Design Gender Neutral Rainbow Baby Outfit This rainbow baby outfit is ideal to welcome the newest addition to the family thanks to its soft material and gender-neutral color.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
The high school did add a gender-neutral bathroom after the district’s pledge in 2017, but the school community says the bathroom is locked and inaccessible, and students are not provided with an alternative that feels safe.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
Recently, even as gender-neutral first names have become common, middle names have quietly subverted gender norms further.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
Daniel Wirls, The Conversation, 16 May 2024
Also that year, the network went gender-neutral, embracing a decision to merge male and female performers into singular categories.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 May 2024
And just like that, a grass-roots, gender-neutral masterpiece was born.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
Pick between five color options, like a gender-neutral teal, for kids from birth to 12 years old.
—Staff Author, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
Challenge your family members, your co-workers, your peers, and yourself to use more gender-neutral language regarding periods.
—Caroline Colvin, Health, 9 Mar. 2024
Erin Eliza Design Gender Neutral Rainbow Baby Outfit This rainbow baby outfit is ideal to welcome the newest addition to the family thanks to its soft material and gender-neutral color.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
The high school did add a gender-neutral bathroom after the district’s pledge in 2017, but the school community says the bathroom is locked and inaccessible, and students are not provided with an alternative that feels safe.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
Recently, even as gender-neutral first names have become common, middle names have quietly subverted gender norms further.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Gender-neutral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gender-neutral. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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