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gendered

American  
[jen-derd] / ˈdʒɛn dərd /

adjective

  1. characteristic of, suited to, or biased toward one gender.

    gendered diapers.


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"I'm not saying this is just a women's issue; I've had messages from men too. My point is about gendered ageism."

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

While she never escapes the gravitational pull of her own gendered perspective, Ms. Saxbe nonetheless posits fresh approaches on how men parent and where they might improve.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

For so long, gendered eating has dictated what women can and can’t consume.

From Salon May 17, 2026

The theatre website went on to say the play highlights how "we are still grappling with many of the same issues: gendered hypocrisy, slut-shaming, the corrosive danger of misinformation and mob mentality".

From BBC May 13, 2026

The MTV Movie and TV Awards become the first major acting awards to eliminate gendered categories for performance.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

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