gender-neutral

adjective

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

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From Biblical times to current, the following are gender-neutral names with heroic attitude. Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026 Corey and Schipf joined the fray with their gender-neutral competitor, pooling their collective savings to fund Stall Mates' first run of product, the brand name's trademark, the legal costs of establishing the business and a label created by a graphic designer, says Corey. Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026 The rehabilitation will preserve the historic Spanish Colonial Revival pool house’s exterior while adding modern amenities, including a gender-neutral bathhouse facility and improved accessibility. Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026 Modern retellings: Some Haggadahs feature modernized elements, such as gender-neutral language or feminist perspectives. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 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 14 Apr. 2026.

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