inclusive language

British  

noun

1. language that avoids the use of certain expressions or words that might be considered to exclude particular groups of people, esp gender-specific words, such as "man", "mankind", and masculine pronouns, the use of which might be considered to exclude women

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Example Sentences

Lucy Leriche, of Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, said her organization encourages using gender inclusive language and called the school board policy “a smart thing to do.”

From Washington Times • May 3, 2023

Once the assumption that only humans are people is swept away, thorny questions of natural resource allocation, representative government, inclusive language and sexual freedom are up for reevaluation.

From Scientific American • Jan. 8, 2023

Müller-Spitzer added that since the end of the Third Reich, debates about inclusive language in Germany often become a forum for people to express views about gender or race.

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2022

Instead, her company uses the terms “wide bands,” “thin bands” and “rings with a center stone,” all of which recall the more inclusive language that some couples are using to define themselves and their unions.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2022

To start, determine one or two places to include anti-racist or inclusive language or ideas in your writing, and build those into your piece.

From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021