gender-neutral
adjective
: not referring to either sex but only to people in general
gender-neutral language
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Some award shows have adopted gender-neutral awards.
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Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
Enrique Iglesias won eight times in a gender-neutral predecessor category, favorite Latin artist.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 27 May 2025
In the article, Alvarez, who is transgender, expressed frustration with KU’s plans to get rid of a gender-neutral bathroom in the dorm and to prohibit students there from sharing dorms with people whose gender on file with the university is different from their own.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
And other awards shows outside of the film industry, like the Grammys, have been gender-neutral since 2012.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 23 May 2025
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Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
Enrique Iglesias won eight times in a gender-neutral predecessor category, favorite Latin artist.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 27 May 2025
In the article, Alvarez, who is transgender, expressed frustration with KU’s plans to get rid of a gender-neutral bathroom in the dorm and to prohibit students there from sharing dorms with people whose gender on file with the university is different from their own.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
And other awards shows outside of the film industry, like the Grammys, have been gender-neutral since 2012.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 23 May 2025
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“Gender-neutral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gender-neutral. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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