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

See Examples For:

gender-diverse

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 ● Nov. 27, 2024

Gender-affirming care has been shown to reduce dysphoria, suicidality and depression for transgender and gender-diverse communities.

From Salon ● Nov. 15, 2024

Her sentiments were echoed by Melanie, whose experience living in a racially and gender-diverse family inspires her to want to recreate the same.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2024

BY THE NUMBERS: Raimondo and Yellen are two of 13 women in President Joe Biden's 25-member cabinet, the most gender-diverse in U.S. history.

From Reuters ● Aug. 29, 2023

In recent on-set photos which leaked last week, the racially and gender-diverse cast can be seen consisting of mostly able-bodied, fully grown individuals, with the exception of one person with dwarfism.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 17, 2023