gender-neutral

adjective

: not referring to either sex but only to people in general
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As Paxton's office alleges, a gender-neutral changing room that accommodates multiple occupants at once is expressly prohibited by law. Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 3 June 2026 The Education Department also accused Denver Public Schools of discriminating against girls in violation of Title IX by creating gender-neutral bathrooms at East High School. Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 3 June 2026 Some of the biggest names of the aughts are now popular gender-neutral options, too. Anna Earl, Parents, 1 June 2026 The event is advertised as open to the general public of all ages, and organizers have announced that gender-neutral changing rooms will be available on-site. Briauna Brown, CBS News, 1 June 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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