gender-neutral
adjective
: not referring to either sex but only to people in general
gender-neutral language
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Many shows are packed with classic, timeless names for boys and girls, as well as gender-neutral picks and a few more unique, surprising choices inspired by iconic musical characters and those who create and perform them.
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 July 2025
This year, the guild recognized outstanding work across 21 categories, including four gender-neutral acting categories, with two recipients honored in each by design.
—Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Men and women can both still volunteer, and the remaining places will be filled by a gender-neutral draft lottery.
—James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
An employee told Mirror Indy that staffers were no longer using gender-neutral bathrooms or displaying their pronouns.
—Mary Claire Malloy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 July 2025
This year, the guild recognized outstanding work across 21 categories, including four gender-neutral acting categories, with two recipients honored in each by design.
—Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Men and women can both still volunteer, and the remaining places will be filled by a gender-neutral draft lottery.
—James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
An employee told Mirror Indy that staffers were no longer using gender-neutral bathrooms or displaying their pronouns.
—Mary Claire Malloy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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“Gender-neutral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gender-neutral. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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