genderless

adjective gen·der·less \ ˈjen-dər-ləs \

Definition of genderless

1 : lacking qualities typically associated with either sex

2 : suitable to or for either sex; also : not reflective of the experiences, prejudices, or orientations of one sex more than the other

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genderlessness

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Examples of genderless in a Sentence

a trendy boutique selling genderless accessories—bandannas, caps, bracelets, etc.

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In an interview with Glamour magazine, conducted by none other than Black-ish star Yara Shahidi, Zendaya eloquently explained why genderless clothing is so important.

— melissa minton, Teen Vogue, "Zendaya Talks Genderless Clothing and Size-Inclusive Fashion with Yara Shahidi," 2 Oct. 2017
We are told that Searyl may be the first baby in the world with a genderless government ID.

— author: leonard pitts, Alaska Dispatch News, "Genderless humanity is a bridge too far," 9 July 2017
Katy Perry hosts this year's show, which features all-genderless categories for the first time ever.

— christopher rosa, Glamour, "Watch This: 14 Movies and TV Shows You Absolutely Can't Miss This Week," 27 Aug. 2017
But what has been largely overlooked in the conversation is how genderless clothing will filter down to the mainstream and change the way people shop.

— sam reed, Billboard, "How The Unisex Fashion Revolution Will Change The Way We Shop," 16 Aug. 2017
Of course, what began as a generally male-focused enterprise has, with more and more frequency, been co-opted by women—mirroring both the rise of girl skaters and youth culture’s impressively genderless approach to dressing and living.

— robert sullivan, Vogue, "Charting the Rise of Supreme, From Cult Skate Shop to Fashion Superpower," 10 Aug. 2017
We are told that Searyl may be the first baby in the world with a genderless government ID.

— chicagotribune.com, "Is notion of a genderless humanity going too far?," 10 July 2017
There is nothing to divide men and women and LGBT people — my work and Speak Easy are genderless and timeless.

— christine whitney, The Cut, "The Japanese Photographer Subverting Gender Roles Through Uncensored Images," 12 June 2017
Can Xue is the genderless pen name of Deng Xiaohua, who was born in 1953, in Changsha City, in Hunan Province.

— evan james, The New Yorker, "The Mysterious Frontiers of Can Xue," 8 June 2017

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in the meaning defined at sense 1

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