gender-inclusive

Sometimes gen·der-o·pen
Also all-gen·der

[jen-der-in-kloo-siv]

adjective

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

   gender-inclusive language;

   gender-inclusive bathrooms.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gender-inclusive¹

First recorded in 2010–15

Example Sentences

They had this discussion, during a parliamentary debate, when they wanted to forbid gender-inclusive language, at least in official documents.

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In the past two years, champions of gender-inclusive “holecare” include FutureMethod, whose slogan “butt health is gut health” expands the market for prebiotics, and Asset+, which touts itself as “the first butt wellness company” and sells, in addition to a $79 “Hole Essentials” bundle comprising anal cleanser and serum, a set of “Butt Art Postcards.”

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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.

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"I don't see how this gives great clarity. If someone wanted to stop the operation of gender-inclusive leagues, would they be now able to? That feels much less clear to me today than it did yesterday."

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The rap against “This Is Gavin Newsom,” in which the governor spoke out against trans athletes competing in women’s sports and disavowed the gender-inclusive term “Latinx,” is that he doesn’t sound like the Newsom they know at all.

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