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

Derived Forms

• gender diversity
  noun

Etymology

Origin of gender-diverse

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

Example Sentences

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 • Jan. 20, 2025

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 • Nov. 27, 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

Executive Director Ian Sullivan congratulated Garcia on behalf of the Odyssey Youth Movement and said transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse youth should have the “same rights and opportunities” as any other student.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2024

Yellen, by contrast, is one of 13 women in President Joe Biden's 25-member Cabinet, the most gender-diverse in U.S. history.

From Reuters • Jul. 7, 2023