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gendered

American  
[jen-derd] / ˈdʒɛn dərd /

adjective

  1. characteristic of, suited to, or biased toward one gender.

    gendered diapers.

Example Sentences

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There are no gendered teams, nor any discrimination based on species.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

The MCC said the "removal of gendered language" will be "concluded" in the latest edition of the Laws along with "simplification" where possible given many readers will not speak English as a first language.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

So gendered beliefs about what makes a good mom cannot be a legislative or legal strategy.

From Slate • Aug. 22, 2025

The book is also invested in dating norms and gendered norms, and she dates women and men.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2025

The MTV Movie and TV Awards become the first major acting awards to eliminate gendered categories for performance.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

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