gender-neutral

adjective

: not referring to either sex but only to people in general
gender-neutral language

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Its facilitator handbook encourages children to share their pronouns and instructs adults to use gender-neutral language. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Both Lennon’s first and middle names are great gender-neutral options for babies. — Sari Hitchins, Parents, 23 Sep. 2026 New features include more classrooms and science labs, an auxiliary gym, changing rooms, collaborative learning spaces and two gender-neutral restrooms. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 The agency launched one investigation into DPS last year after the district built a gender-neutral bathroom at East High School and a second Title IX probe in July after a teacher was accused of making female students kiss each other in class. — Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gender-neutral

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“Gender-neutral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gender-neutral. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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