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

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

"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

He also touted the 10% general raise over two years and other benefits such as extended parental leave, union support dealing with police and more access to gender-inclusive restrooms and lactation spaces.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2024

Capitol Hill’s Hothouse Spa & Sauna is a gender-inclusive space that exclusively offers private bookings.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2024

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