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gender-specific

American

[jen-der-spi-sif-ik] / ˈdʒɛn dər spɪˈsɪf ɪk /

adjective

for, characteristic of, or limited to either males or females.

Left-handedness is not gender-specific.

Example Sentences

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Though she wasn’t out to her fans or the public during her career, a majority of her songs aren’t gender-specific — leaving room for listeners to interpret themselves.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2025

There must be a gender-specific approach to criminal justice, as women end up in prison because of things that are gender-specific in society.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2024

There’s much to celebrate about the 2024 Grammys, including its focus on female performers — something that wouldn’t have seemed possible as recently as 2011, when the Grammys still had gender-specific awards.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2024

Moreover, it highlights the importance of gender-specific support measures.

From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2023

“I wanted to show her influence on the early development of rock ’n’ roll, puncturing the gender-specific notion of the ‘guitar god.’

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2023

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