womxn

American  

[woom-uhn] / ˈwʊm ən /

noun

plural

womxn

1. a woman (used, especially in intersectional feminism, as an alternative spelling to avoid the suggestion of sexism perceived in the spelling sequences m-a-n and m-e-n , and to be inclusive of trans women and nonbinary people).

   The demonstrators demanded equal treatment for womxn.

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Etymology

Origin of womxn

First recorded in 2010–15, perhaps partially influenced by Latinx ( def. )

Example Sentences

Womxn in Windows presents “American Gurl,” a project that “explores all shades of American Dreaming,” curated by Zehra Zehra and Kilo Kish.

From Los Angeles Times

From there, Bradshaw created “OUTCRY,” a series of now more than 400 intimate portraits that challenge expectations put on womxn by mainstream culture.

From Seattle Times

This project, which Bradshaw launched on the night of the Women’s March in 2018, involved inviting groups of womxn — an inclusive term Bradshaw prefers as her work includes trans and nonbinary folks — into Bradshaw’s studio for “scream sessions,” allowing participants to express their emotions in a supportive environment.

From Seattle Times

Other rallies listed in Phoenix, Arizona, and Denver, Colorado use less gender-specific language for their Women’s Wave events and are titled the “Womxn’s Wave” and “Womxn’s March Denver.”

From Washington Times

At the Duck & the Peach, a New American restaurant in D.C.’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, the theme is “womxn in wine.”

From Washington Post