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genderqueer
or gen·der queer, gen·der-queer
[ jen-der-kweer ]
/ ˈdʒɛn dərˌkwɪər /
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adjective
relating to or having a gender identity that is other than male or female, is a combination of the two genders, or is on a continuum between the two genders: She identifies as genderqueer.
questioning one’s gender identity.
noun
such a person.
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Origin of genderqueer
usage note for genderqueer
See gender1.
Words nearby genderqueer
genderism, genderize, genderlect, gender-neutral, gender-normative, genderqueer, gender reassignment, gender reveal, gender role, gender-specific, gene
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How to use genderqueer in a sentence
One wrote that “it still does not capture my sexual expression as a genderqueer transwoman for whom the labels “same” and “opposite” sex are incoherent.”
The Kinsey Scale Test and 3 other ways to find where you fall on the sexuality spectrum|Sara Chodosh|September 17, 2021|Popular-ScienceI thought maybe I’m nonbinary, or genderqueer was really the term at the time, sort of stepping out and seeing how people would respond.
“It’s made me feel closer, more connected, and less alone,” says Ada, a 24-year-old genderqueer lawyer who only gave her first name out of fears for her safety.
Queer Nigerians Hoped the Clubhouse App Would Be a Safe Haven. It's Become Another Breeding Ground for Bigotry|Nelson C.J / Lagos|February 26, 2021|TimeOf those who indicated their gender, 203 identify as women, 109 identify as men, and 11 identify as nonbinary, genderqueer, two-spirit, or gender nonconformist.