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* Citizen; neutral. | * Citizen; neutral. | ||
*Comrade; neutral, | *Comrade; neutral, not suitable for all situations due to communist connotations, which may be triggering for survivors of certain 'socialist' regimes. | ||
* Friend; neutral, very informal. | * Friend; neutral, very informal. | ||
* Laddam; queer, a mix of Lad and Madam. | * Laddam; queer, a mix of Lad and Madam. | ||
* Mezz; pronounced [mɛz].<ref name="MoserDevereux2016">{{cite journal|last1=Moser|first1=Charles|last2=Devereux|first2=Maura|title=Gender neutral pronouns: A modest proposal|journal=International Journal of Transgenderism|volume=20|issue=2-3|year=2016|pages=331–332|issn=1553-2739|doi=10.1080/15532739.2016.1217446}}</ref> | * Mezz; pronounced [mɛz].<ref name="MoserDevereux2016">{{cite journal|last1=Moser|first1=Charles|last2=Devereux|first2=Maura|title=Gender neutral pronouns: A modest proposal|journal=International Journal of Transgenderism|volume=20|issue=2-3|year=2016|pages=331–332|issn=1553-2739|doi=10.1080/15532739.2016.1217446}}</ref> | ||
* Mir; queer, a mix of Sir and Madam. | * Mir; queer, a mix of Sir and Madam. | ||
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* Mistdam; queer, a mix of Mister and Madam. | * Mistdam; queer, a mix of Mister and Madam. | ||
*Mistrum: queer; a neutral alternative to Mister and Mistress. | *Mistrum: queer; a neutral alternative to Mister and Mistress. | ||
*Pe'n | *Pe'n: Neutral, short for "person", pronounced "pen" | ||
* Sa'am; a mix of sir and ma'am. Sounds like a masculine leaning name. | * Sa'am; a mix of sir and ma'am. Sounds like a masculine leaning name. | ||
* Sir; neutral, Sir is used neutrally in the military, although this doesn’t work as well outside of that. | * Sir; neutral, Sir is used neutrally in the military, although this doesn’t work as well outside of that. | ||
* Sir’ram; queer, a mix of Sir and Ma’am. | * Sir’ram; queer, a mix of Sir and Ma’am. | ||
* Shazam | * Shazam'''.''' Neutral, coined by a highschool student wishing to address a nonbinary teacher with a formal term of respect.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/groups/1601168520209978/|title=Facebook Groups|website=www.facebook.com|language=en|access-date=2020-11-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111230125/https://www.facebook.com/groups/1601168520209978/|archive-date=17 July 2023}}</ref> | ||
*Tiz; neutral, short for citizen. | *Tiz; neutral, short for citizen. | ||
* Zam | * Zam'''.''' Neutral, based on shazam, coined by Arin Wolfe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/groups/1601168520209978/|title=Facebook Groups|website=www.facebook.com|language=en|access-date=2020-11-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111230125/https://www.facebook.com/groups/1601168520209978/|archive-date=17 July 2023}}</ref> | ||
*Ser; neutral, based on Final Fantasy XIV's usage for both male and female knights of Ishgard. | *Ser; neutral, based on Final Fantasy XIV's usage for both male and female knights of Ishgard. | ||
===Common nouns=== | ===Common nouns=== | ||
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* '''Rent. ''' Short form of parent. | * '''Rent. ''' Short form of parent. | ||
* '''Zaza.''' "Queer, based on mama and papa/dada."<ref name="titles queeries" /><ref name="Lane-glossary" /> | * '''Zaza.''' "Queer, based on mama and papa/dada."<ref name="titles queeries" /><ref name="Lane-glossary" /> | ||
* '''Zither.''' "Queer, based on mother and father. (Note, zither is also the name of a musical instrument.)"<ref name="titles queeries" /> | * '''Zither.''' "Queer, based on mother and father. (Note, zither is also the name of a musical instrument.)"<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
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* '''Bitsy.''' Non-standard [[genderqueer]] term for a very young person.<ref name="titles queeries" /> | * '''Bitsy.''' Non-standard [[genderqueer]] term for a very young person.<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Charge.''' Standard gender neutral word for a person in the care of another, often one's child. | * '''Charge.''' Standard gender neutral word for a person in the care of another, often one's child. | ||
*'''Chitlin.''' A way of saying child, often{{citation needed}} used when referring to a nonbinary child. (More commonly means "pig intestines.")<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chitlins|title=Definition of CHITLINS|website=www.merriam-webster.com|language=en|access-date=2021-08-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513071256/https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chitlins|archive-date=17 July 2023}}</ref> | |||
* '''Dependent.''' A person who relies on another-- usually a family member who may or may not be their parent-- for financial support; this is most often used as a standard gender-neutral word for a child too young to work. Formal. | * '''Dependent.''' A person who relies on another-- usually a family member who may or may not be their parent-- for financial support; this is most often used as a standard gender-neutral word for a child too young to work. Formal. | ||
* '''Enby.''' From "NB (nonbinary)", a nonbinary equivalent of the words "boy" and "girl." However, some adults call themselves enbies.<ref>''[https://web.archive.org/web/20210717090737/https://gendercensus.com/post/620965788841558016/on-enby-and-age On “enby” and age]'', 15 June 2020, [https://gendercensus.com Gender Census]</ref> | * '''Enby.''' From "NB (nonbinary)", a nonbinary equivalent of the words "boy" and "girl." However, some adults call themselves enbies.<ref>''[https://web.archive.org/web/20210717090737/https://gendercensus.com/post/620965788841558016/on-enby-and-age On “enby” and age]'', 15 June 2020, [https://gendercensus.com Gender Census]</ref> | ||
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* '''Cousin.''' "Neutral, as sometimes people say niece/nephew for cousins’ children, or much younger cousins."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | * '''Cousin.''' "Neutral, as sometimes people say niece/nephew for cousins’ children, or much younger cousins."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Nespring.''' A mix of ''offspring'' and the Latin word ''nepos'', from which both ''niece'' and ''nephew'' are derived. | * '''Nespring.''' A mix of ''offspring'' and the Latin word ''nepos'', from which both ''niece'' and ''nephew'' are derived. | ||
* '''Niecew.''' "Queer, mixture of niece and nephew."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | * '''Niecew.''' "Queer, mixture of niece and nephew."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Nieph.''' "Queer, mixture of niece and nephew."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | * '''Nieph.''' "Queer, mixture of niece and nephew."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
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{{common word | {{common word | ||
|word1 = Sibling | meaning1 = Standard gender neutral term for sister or brother. | |word1 = Sibling | meaning1 = Standard gender neutral term for sister or brother. | ||
|word2 = Sib | meaning2 = Short for sibling, equivalent of ''bro'' or ''sis''. | |word2 = Sib | meaning2 = Short for sibling, equivalent of ''bro'' or ''sis''.}} | ||
* '''Emmer.''' Non-standard genderqueer term for sibling. | * '''Emmer.''' Non-standard genderqueer term for sibling. | ||
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* '''Betrothed.''' "Neutral, formal."<ref name="titles queeries" /> Usually means an arranged marriage. | * '''Betrothed.''' "Neutral, formal."<ref name="titles queeries" /> Usually means an arranged marriage. | ||
* '''Spouse-to-be.''' | * '''Spouse-to-be.''' | ||
* '''Intended'''. Implies intent to marry. | * '''Intended'''. Implies intent to marry. | ||
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* '''Spouse.''' "Standard, neutral, formal."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | * '''Spouse.''' "Standard, neutral, formal."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
*'''Epox;''' neutral, from the French ‘''é''poux’ which means husband/spouse. | *'''Epox;''' neutral, from the French ‘''é''poux’ which means husband/spouse. | ||
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Gender-neutral and genderqueer words for other kinds of family relationships. | Gender-neutral and genderqueer words for other kinds of family relationships. | ||
* '''Godparent.''' Standard gender neutral term for godfather or godmother. | * '''Godparent.''' Standard gender neutral term for godfather or godmother. | ||
*'''Godren''' | *'''Godren''' | ||
* '''Grandchild.''' Standard gender neutral term for grandson or granddaughter. | * '''Grandchild.''' Standard gender neutral term for grandson or granddaughter. | ||
'''Boy/Girl''' | '''Boy/Girl''' | ||
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* '''Minister.''' Standard gender neutral term for priest or priestess. | * '''Minister.''' Standard gender neutral term for priest or priestess. | ||
* '''Monarch.''' Standard gender neutral term for a king or queen. | * '''Monarch.''' Standard gender neutral term for a king or queen. | ||
* '''Monarch's heir.''' Gender neutral term for | * '''Monarch's heir.''' Gender neutral term for a prince or princess. | ||
* '''Movie star''' or '''TV star'''. Standard gender neutral terms for "actor"/"actress", although increasingly the word "actor" is being used regardless of gender,<ref name="Hartzer">{{Cite web |title=Gender Neutral: Actor |last=Hartzer |first=Paul |work=Medium |date=2 January 2020 |access-date=3 July 2020 |url= https://medium.com/@paulhartzer/gender-neutral-actor-90f5ff200f4d|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028190403/https://medium.com/@paulhartzer/gender-neutral-actor-90f5ff200f4d |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref> including by some nonbinary stars such as [[Asia Kate Dillon]].<ref name="Dillon2020">{{Cite web |title='Billions' Star Asia Kate Dillon Calls for SAG Awards to Abolish Gender-Specific Categories (EXCLUSIVE) |last=Dillon |first=Asia Kate |work=Variety |date=10 June 2020 |access-date=3 July 2020 |url= https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/asia-kate-dillon-billions-sag-awards-open-letter-1234630871/#!|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230426183029/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/asia-kate-dillon-billions-sag-awards-open-letter-1234630871/ |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref> | * '''Movie star''' or '''TV star'''. Standard gender neutral terms for "actor"/"actress", although increasingly the word "actor" is being used regardless of gender,<ref name="Hartzer">{{Cite web |title=Gender Neutral: Actor |last=Hartzer |first=Paul |work=Medium |date=2 January 2020 |access-date=3 July 2020 |url= https://medium.com/@paulhartzer/gender-neutral-actor-90f5ff200f4d|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028190403/https://medium.com/@paulhartzer/gender-neutral-actor-90f5ff200f4d |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref> including by some nonbinary stars such as [[Asia Kate Dillon]].<ref name="Dillon2020">{{Cite web |title='Billions' Star Asia Kate Dillon Calls for SAG Awards to Abolish Gender-Specific Categories (EXCLUSIVE) |last=Dillon |first=Asia Kate |work=Variety |date=10 June 2020 |access-date=3 July 2020 |url= https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/asia-kate-dillon-billions-sag-awards-open-letter-1234630871/#!|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230426183029/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/asia-kate-dillon-billions-sag-awards-open-letter-1234630871/ |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref> | ||
* '''Noble.''' A nobleman/noblewoman, lord/lady, prince/princess, duke/duchess, or many other noble ranks that lack specific gender neutral titles. | * '''Noble.''' A nobleman/noblewoman, lord/lady, prince/princess, duke/duchess, or many other noble ranks that lack specific gender neutral titles. | ||
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* '''Priestx'''. Other gender neutral term to substitute for Priest or Priestess, mainly used in [[Pagan]] community. | * '''Priestx'''. Other gender neutral term to substitute for Priest or Priestess, mainly used in [[Pagan]] community. | ||
* '''Quing'''. Neologistic gender-neutral term for a monarch. | * '''Quing'''. Neologistic gender-neutral term for a monarch. | ||
* '''Royalty.''' Standard. Usually refers to a family but can be used as a Gender Neutral term for a prince/princess or a king/queen. | * '''Royalty.''' Standard. Usually refers to a family but can be used as a Gender Neutral term for a prince/princess or a king/queen. | ||
* '''Server.''' Standard gender neutral term for a person who provides items to customers, such as a "waiter/waitress" or "steward/stewardess". | * '''Server.''' Standard gender neutral term for a person who provides items to customers, such as a "waiter/waitress" or "steward/stewardess". | ||
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===Other terms=== | ===Other terms=== | ||
* '''Bachelorx.''' Neutral, alternative to bachelor and bachelorette.<ref>[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/bachelorx "bachelorx"]. ''Wiktionary, The Free Dictionary.'' 19 October 2022. Retrieved 2 December 2022.</ref> | * '''Bachelorx.''' Neutral, alternative to bachelor and bachelorette.<ref>[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/bachelorx "bachelorx"]. ''Wiktionary, The Free Dictionary.'' 19 October 2022. Retrieved 2 December 2022.</ref> | ||
* '''Fanenby.''' Queer, using enby after fanboy or fangirl.<ref name="titles queeries" /> | * '''Fanenby.''' Queer, using enby after fanboy or fangirl.<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
*'''Fanby.''' Queer. Similar to Fanenby | *'''Fanby.''' Queer. Similar to Fanenby | ||
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* '''Fanchild.''' Neutral. Similar to fankid. | * '''Fanchild.''' Neutral. Similar to fankid. | ||
* '''Fellowship of the Rings.''' Neutral alternative to a party of nonbinary Wedding Ushers. | * '''Fellowship of the Rings.''' Neutral alternative to a party of nonbinary Wedding Ushers. | ||
* '''Wedding usher.''' Neutral, alternative to bridesmaid or groomsman. | * '''Wedding usher.''' Neutral, alternative to bridesmaid or groomsman. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== |