gender critical

American  

[jen-der krit-i-kuhl] / ˈdʒɛn dər ˈkrɪt ɪ kəl /

Or gender-critical

adjective

1. relating to, holding, or promoting the belief that sex is a binary and unchangeable characteristic that is determined at birth and that dictates a person's social, linguistic, and legal status or position.

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Etymology

Origin of gender critical

First recorded in 1985–90

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Example Sentences

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gender critical

The RCN's lawyer, David Hay KC, questioned Peggie about when she came to understand the phrase "gender critical".

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

However, gender critical campaign groups argue the code is important in helping organisations comply with the law.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

Sex Matters, a gender critical human rights organisation, said the review failed to consider whether the treatments offered by the clinics were effective.

From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2025

She alleged harassment and victimisation under the Equality Act 2010 relating to her gender critical beliefs.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2025

Her perspectives also track, to a point, with so-called gender critical beliefs that center on the differences between biological sex and gender expression.

From New York Times ● Nov. 12, 2022

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