nonbinary
Americanadjective
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not consisting of, indicating, or involving two.
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Mathematics. noting or relating to a system of numerical notation that does not have a base of 2.
The decimal system is nonbinary.
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noting or relating to a gender identity that does not fit into the binary male/female division. NB
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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.
Etymology
Origin of nonbinary
First recorded in 1940–45; non- ( def. ) + binary ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Leola Davis owns Pansy Esthetics in West Hollywood, one of the few local skincare providers that caters to transgender people and nonbinary people post-operation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
In 2020, Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 132, which gives transgender, nonbinary and intersex inmates at state prisons the right to be housed at either men’s or women’s facilities.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
In 2021, when the category debuted, zero nonbinary runners crossed the finish line at the L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
Marathon since that memorable 2024 race, but they plan to reclaim the top spot in the nonbinary division on Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
The fact that both of them identified as nonbinary wasn’t the reason they were together, it was just another thing they had in common.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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