gender identity
Americannoun
Sensitive Note
One's gender identity may continue to evolve over time and may diverge from the male/female gender division. See the usage note at gender 1 .
Example Sentences
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He added material involving sex, gender, identity or other social or medical issues should be presented "in an age‑appropriate and responsible way".
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
AB is a reluctant transgender athlete pioneer who prefers to be known for so much more than just her gender identity, but the prospect of hiding because she was relentlessly attacked didn’t feel right, either.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Under the country's Sex Discrimination Act, it is illegal for providers of goods or services to discriminate against another person on the ground of a person's gender identity.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
“People who struggle with their gender identity deserve compassion, sensitivity, and respect,” the lawsuit says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
CONCLUSION: In speech, mannerisms, and dress, the subject manifests a feminine gender identity and role, despite a contrary chromosomal status.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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