gender-inclusive

American  

[jen-der-in-kloo-siv] / ˈdʒɛn dər ɪnˈklu sɪv /

Sometimes gender-open also all-gender

adjective

1. relating to or intended for any gender; gender-neutral: gender-inclusive bathrooms.

   gender-inclusive language;

   gender-inclusive bathrooms.

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Etymology

Origin of gender-inclusive

First recorded in 2010–15

Example Sentences

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gender-inclusive

In one post on X, he surprised many by using gender-inclusive language -- discouraged by his father's government which regularly slammed "gender ideology."

From Barron's ● Mar. 11, 2026

Disney in 2021 announced that its staff — cast members, in park parlance — would have more freedom in how they appear for work, including the ability to choose gender-inclusive costumes and hairstyles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2025

"I was a kid at one time. If I was going to get in trouble, it wouldn't just be the one bathroom. Like we only smoke cigarettes in the gender-inclusive bathroom?" she said.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2024

They also want more manageable workloads for faculty, better access to breastfeeding stations and more gender-inclusive restrooms.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 4, 2023

The revamped curriculum was intended by the board to be all-encompassing and to include the use of gender-inclusive language, as well as educational material on sex trafficking, HIV prevention nutrition, alcohol and skin care.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2023