gender-neutral

adjective

: not referring to either sex but only to people in general
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Josie, Jo, and Joey are all adorable, and the latter of the two can be gender-neutral choices. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024 Specifically for the Division I Swimming and Diving Championships, single-person, gender-neutral options are also available for all participants. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 Companies should also use gender-neutral language and an inclusive definition of family when defining leave eligibility. Michelle Travis, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 At Uni Form in Parktown North, designer Luke Radloff creates muted gender-neutral pieces with sharp silhouettes. Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2024 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 3 Jan. 2025.

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