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gender identity

American

noun

a person's inner sense of being male, female, or another gender, usually developed during early childhood as a result of parental rearing practices and societal influences and strengthened during puberty by hormonal changes.

Sensitive Note

One's gender identity may continue to evolve over time and may diverge from the male/female gender division. See the usage note at gender ¹ .

Example Sentences

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He added material involving sex, gender, identity or other social or medical issues should be presented "in an age‑appropriate and responsible way".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But I’m not talking about my gender identity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Known as "Tickle vs Giggle", the years-long dispute is the first time a case of alleged gender identity discrimination has been heard by the Federal Court in Australia.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“People who struggle with their gender identity deserve compassion, sensitivity, and respect,” the lawsuit says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

It’s no surprise that Luce’s theory of gender identity was popular in the early seventies.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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