gender-neutral
adjective
: not referring to either sex but only to people in general
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Peak Popularity: The gender-neutral name Ocean first appeared as a girl’s name in 2021, according to the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) top 1,000 baby girl names list.
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Clea Haran, Parents, 23 June 2025
The couple has also learned which businesses have family or gender-neutral bathrooms conveniently located along the route from their home in Louisville, Kentucky, including in states with restrictive bathroom laws.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 21 June 2025
In addition, 17 U.S. states allow individuals to update the gender marker on birth certificates, indicating a non-binary or gender-neutral option.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Gender-inclusive housing In February, KU made the controversial decision to remove gender-neutral bathrooms and gender-inclusive housing assignments at Grace Pearson scholarship hall.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2025
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Clea Haran, Parents, 23 June 2025
The couple has also learned which businesses have family or gender-neutral bathrooms conveniently located along the route from their home in Louisville, Kentucky, including in states with restrictive bathroom laws.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 21 June 2025
In addition, 17 U.S. states allow individuals to update the gender marker on birth certificates, indicating a non-binary or gender-neutral option.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Gender-inclusive housing In February, KU made the controversial decision to remove gender-neutral bathrooms and gender-inclusive housing assignments at Grace Pearson scholarship hall.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2025
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“Gender-neutral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gender-neutral. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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