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

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

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 • 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

For gender-diverse patients, this care can help address symptoms of gender dysphoria — a state of distress or discomfort at a disconnect between someone’s gender identity and their sex assigned at birth.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2023

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