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

And McKinsey, the white-shoe consulting firm that expanded its recruitment efforts well beyond the Ivy League in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, recently removed inclusive language from its career page that said, “We hire people, not degrees.”

From The Wall Street Journal

With approximately 1% to 2% of ONE Archives fully digitized, Hsu says “Periodically Queer” aims to create a dynamic relationship between history and the present, combining sound bites with descriptions using inclusive language to reflect the diversity of underground LGBTQ+ collectives.

From Los Angeles Times

Any agent that lists on Zoopla must abide by both its code of conduct and the law and the website recommends agents use "inclusive language and avoid marketing homes as unsuitable for a certain type of renter", it said.

From BBC

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

He said that he did not intend his proposed legislation to be divisive, but the use of the word has stirred a passionate debate from Connecticut to Arkansas and beyond about “Latinx,” the value of inclusive language and the very idea of banning individual words.

From Seattle Times