gender-diverse

American  

[jen-der-di-vurs, -dahy-] / ˈdʒɛn dər dɪˈvɜrs, -daɪ- /

Also gender-variant

adjective

1. noting or relating to a person whose gender identity or gender expression does not conform to socially defined male or female gender norms.

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Other Word Forms

• gender diversity noun

Etymology

Origin of gender-diverse

First recorded in 1980–85; gender ¹ ( def. ) + diverse ( def. )

Example Sentences

I have met so many incredible, beautiful, gender-diverse individuals in my life.

From Los Angeles Times

It is important to note that the 100-year movement to end slavery was a broad-based multiracial, multi-religious, multi-ethnic and gender-diverse coalition, but at its heart were the efforts of those most directly harmed.

From Salon

The inclusion of racially, ethnically, and gender-diverse participants in the clinical trial was notable because it was representative of populations disproportionately impacted by HIV in real time.

From Science Daily

For example, the trial groups were comprised of cisgender men and gender-diverse people at 88 sites in Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand, and the U.S.

From Science Daily

Joan Erwin, CEO at Transhealth, which provides gender-affirming services to the trans and gender-diverse community in Massachusetts, said the center also saw a huge increase in call volume.

From Salon