nonbinary

American  

[non-bahy-nuh-ree, ‐nur-ee] / nɒnˈbaɪ nə ri, ‐nɜr i /

Or non-binary

adjective

1. not consisting of, indicating, or involving two.

2. Mathematics. noting or relating to a system of numerical notation that does not have a base of 2.

   The decimal system is nonbinary.

3. noting or relating to a gender identity that does not fit into the binary male/female division. NB

4. relating to, intended for, or common to any gender; gender-neutral; gender-inclusive: The designer is known for nonbinary fashion.

   The website had lists of nonbinary pronouns and honorifics.

   The designer is known for nonbinary fashion.

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Etymology

Origin of nonbinary

First recorded in 1940–45; non- ( def. ) + binary ( def. )

Example Sentences

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nonbinary

Cookie Glatzel, who identifies as nonbinary, kept their last name after marrying their wife.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

The performance will touch on the comedian’s experience moving to Ireland, the challenges of cultural differences and her relationship with her nonbinary child, all filtered through her characteristic humor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

The decision is a “serious loss” for girls in states with bans, but it’s also not the end, added Sasha Buchert, director of nonbinary and transgender rights at Lambda Legal, who also represented the respondents.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

And we definitely didn’t want to lose the one nonbinary character in the show — a terrible trope we were loath to fuel.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026

A year after Sasha first posted their nonbinary gender petition, another petition went up on the We the People website.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater