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==History== | ==History== | ||
Although English has grammatical gender, it's only a vestige of what it once had. Old English once had grammatical gender for inanimate objects, but this practice started to disappear in the 700s, and vanished in the 1200s. The population of England at that time spoke several languages, and the same inanimate objects had different genders in those different languages. They may have stopped using that part entirely just to make it simpler. English stopped using grammatical gender for inanimate objects, but it still uses grammatical gender for people and personal pronouns.<ref>Dictionary.com. "English used to have gendered nouns?! Yes!" May 16, 2012. ''Dictionary.com'' (blog). [http://blog.dictionary.com/oldenglishgender/ http://blog.dictionary.com/oldenglishgender/] | Although English has grammatical gender, it's only a vestige of what it once had. Old English once had grammatical gender for inanimate objects, but this practice started to disappear in the 700s, and vanished in the 1200s. The population of England at that time spoke several languages, and the same inanimate objects had different genders in those different languages. They may have stopped using that part entirely just to make it simpler. English stopped using grammatical gender for inanimate objects, but it still uses grammatical gender for people and personal pronouns.<ref>Dictionary.com. "English used to have gendered nouns?! Yes!" May 16, 2012. ''Dictionary.com'' (blog). [http://blog.dictionary.com/oldenglishgender/ http://blog.dictionary.com/oldenglishgender/]</ref> There is enough to make a challenge for nonbinary people who don't want gendered language to be used for them. | ||
Gender-neutral language has become common in English today largely thanks to the pioneering work by feminists Casey Miller and Kate Swift. During the 1970s, they began the work of encouraging inclusive language, as an alternative to sexist language that excludes or dehumanizes women. Miller and Swift wrote a manual on gender-neutral language, ''The Handbook of Nonsexist Writing'' (1980). Miller and Swift also proposed a set of gender-neutral pronouns, [[English neutral pronouns#Tey|tey]], although they later favored [[English neutral pronouns#They|singular they]], or [[English neutral pronouns#He or she|he or she]].<ref>Elizabeth Isele, "Casey Miller and Kate Swift: Women who dared to disturb the lexicon." http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/old-WILLA/fall94/h2-isele.html | Gender-neutral language has become common in English today largely thanks to the pioneering work by feminists Casey Miller and Kate Swift. During the 1970s, they began the work of encouraging inclusive language, as an alternative to sexist language that excludes or dehumanizes women. Miller and Swift wrote a manual on gender-neutral language, ''The Handbook of Nonsexist Writing'' (1980). Miller and Swift also proposed a set of gender-neutral pronouns, [[English neutral pronouns#Tey|tey]], although they later favored [[English neutral pronouns#They|singular they]], or [[English neutral pronouns#He or she|he or she]].<ref>Elizabeth Isele, "Casey Miller and Kate Swift: Women who dared to disturb the lexicon." http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/old-WILLA/fall94/h2-isele.html </ref> There are several books on gender-neutral English, such as Rosalie Maggio's book ''The Nonsexist Word Finder: A Dictionary of Gender-Free Usage'' (1989). | ||
==Words and alternatives== | ==Words and alternatives== | ||
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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}}</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}}</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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(Note that using "male" and "female" as nouns for people, e.g. "my dentist is a male", is seen as dehumanising in English, and in particular "female" as a noun is considered sexist.) | (Note that using "male" and "female" as nouns for people, e.g. "my dentist is a male", is seen as dehumanising in English, and in particular "female" as a noun is considered sexist.) | ||
(Note 2: Some nonbinary people dislike "enby" and feel it is infantilizing.<ref>https://nonbinarywiki.tumblr.com/post/621003149724041217/on-enby-and-age | (Note 2: Some nonbinary people dislike "enby" and feel it is infantilizing.<ref>https://nonbinarywiki.tumblr.com/post/621003149724041217/on-enby-and-age</ref>) | ||
===Family and relationship words=== | ===Family and relationship words=== | ||
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{{common word|word1 = Parent|meaning1 = Neutral, formal|ref1=<ref name="titles queeries" />}} | {{common word|word1 = Parent|meaning1 = Neutral, formal|ref1=<ref name="titles queeries" />}} | ||
* '''Baba.''' "Neutral, based on mama and dada. (Note, baba means dad in some languages and grandmother in others.)"<ref name="titles queeries">"Gender neutral/queer titles." ''Gender Queeries.'' [http://genderqueeries.tumblr.com/titles http://genderqueeries.tumblr.com/titles] | * '''Baba.''' "Neutral, based on mama and dada. (Note, baba means dad in some languages and grandmother in others.)"<ref name="titles queeries">"Gender neutral/queer titles." ''Gender Queeries.'' [http://genderqueeries.tumblr.com/titles http://genderqueeries.tumblr.com/titles]</ref> | ||
* '''Bibi.''' "Queer, based on the B in NB [nonbinary], similar to mama and papa/dada."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | * '''Bibi.''' "Queer, based on the B in NB [nonbinary], similar to mama and papa/dada."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Cenn.''' "Neutral, short for cennend," which see.<ref name="titles queeries" /> | * '''Cenn.''' "Neutral, short for cennend," which see.<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
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*'''Dommy.''' "Queer, mixture of mommy and daddy (note: sounds like Dom/me, a BDSM term)."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | *'''Dommy.''' "Queer, mixture of mommy and daddy (note: sounds like Dom/me, a BDSM term)."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Mada.''' Queer, mixture of mama and dad. | * '''Mada.''' Queer, mixture of mama and dad. | ||
* '''Maddy.''' "Queer, mixture of mummy/mommy and daddy."<ref name="titles queeries" /> Note: Sometimes used to mean a [[trans woman]] who has children.<ref name="Lane-glossary">{{Cite web |title=LGBTQ Glossary |last=Lane |first=S. Nicole |work=Chicago Reader |date=26 June 2019 |access-date=18 November 2020 |url= https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/lgbtq-glossary/Content?oid=71278133 | * '''Maddy.''' "Queer, mixture of mummy/mommy and daddy."<ref name="titles queeries" /> Note: Sometimes used to mean a [[trans woman]] who has children.<ref name="Lane-glossary">{{Cite web |title=LGBTQ Glossary |last=Lane |first=S. Nicole |work=Chicago Reader |date=26 June 2019 |access-date=18 November 2020 |url= https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/lgbtq-glossary/Content?oid=71278133}}</ref> | ||
* '''Moddy.''' "Queer, mixture of mommy and daddy."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | * '''Moddy.''' "Queer, mixture of mommy and daddy."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
*'''Moppa / Mopa.''' A mix of mommy and papa.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.same-sexparents.com/post/gender-neutral-non-binary-parent-titles|title=Gender Neutral/Non-Binary Parent Titles|last=Parents|first=Same Sex|date=2019-03-22|website=Same Sex Parents|language=en|access-date=2020-11-18 | *'''Moppa / Mopa.''' A mix of mommy and papa.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.same-sexparents.com/post/gender-neutral-non-binary-parent-titles|title=Gender Neutral/Non-Binary Parent Titles|last=Parents|first=Same Sex|date=2019-03-22|website=Same Sex Parents|language=en|access-date=2020-11-18}}</ref> | ||
* '''Muddy.''' "Queer, mixture of mummy and daddy."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | * '''Muddy.''' "Queer, mixture of mummy and daddy."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Nibi.''' "A mix of ''bibi'' and ''nini''." | * '''Nibi.''' "A mix of ''bibi'' and ''nini''." | ||
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* '''Per.''' "Neutral, short for parent."<ref name="titles queeries" /> (See also: [[Pronouns#Per|per pronouns]] and [[Gender neutral titles#Pr|Pr title]].) | * '''Per.''' "Neutral, short for parent."<ref name="titles queeries" /> (See also: [[Pronouns#Per|per pronouns]] and [[Gender neutral titles#Pr|Pr title]].) | ||
* '''Ren.''' Derived from "pa<u>ren</u>t." Gender-neutral. The equivalent to mommy or daddy is "renny." Coined or popularized by Katie Hall in 2017.<ref> Katie Hall. June 11, 2017. | * '''Ren.''' Derived from "pa<u>ren</u>t." Gender-neutral. The equivalent to mommy or daddy is "renny." Coined or popularized by Katie Hall in 2017.<ref> Katie Hall. June 11, 2017. | ||
https://ithelpstodream.tumblr.com/post/161695436793 | https://ithelpstodream.tumblr.com/post/161695436793 </ref> | ||
* '''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}}</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>''[ | * '''Enby.''' From "NB (nonbinary)", a nonbinary equivalent of the words "boy" and "girl." However, some adults call themselves enbies.<ref>''[https://gendercensus.com/post/620965788841558016/on-enby-and-age On “enby” and age]'', 15 June 2020, [https://gendercensus.com Gender Census]</ref> | ||
* '''Get.''' Poetic language for offspring. | * '''Get.''' Poetic language for offspring. | ||
* '''Little one.''' Neutral word for a very young child or young offspring. | * '''Little one.''' Neutral word for a very young child or young offspring. | ||
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{{common word | {{common word | ||
|word1 = Auncle|meaning1 = Combination of aunt and uncle.|ref1 = <ref>[https://twitter.com/NonbinaryWiki/status/1075824956733317121 Poll on Twitter]. | |word1 = Auncle|meaning1 = Combination of aunt and uncle.|ref1 = <ref>[https://twitter.com/NonbinaryWiki/status/1075824956733317121 Poll on Twitter].</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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* '''Cousin.''' "Neutral, as sometimes people say aunt/uncle for parents’ cousins, or much older cousins."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | * '''Cousin.''' "Neutral, as sometimes people say aunt/uncle for parents’ cousins, or much older cousins."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
*'''Nibi.''' Combination of Nini and Bibi, based on NB. | *'''Nibi.''' Combination of Nini and Bibi, based on NB. | ||
* '''Entle.''' "Non-standard alternative that combines the sounds of ''aunt'' and ''uncle'' in a single word."<ref>[https://overexplainingautistic.tumblr.com/post/172886551884/gender-neutral-variant-of-auntuncle?is_related_post=1 Gender neutral variant of aunt/uncle] by Over Explaining Autistic | * '''Entle.''' "Non-standard alternative that combines the sounds of ''aunt'' and ''uncle'' in a single word."<ref>[https://overexplainingautistic.tumblr.com/post/172886551884/gender-neutral-variant-of-auntuncle?is_related_post=1 Gender neutral variant of aunt/uncle] by Over Explaining Autistic</ref> | ||
* '''Nini.''' "Queer, based on the N in NB, similar to Titi/Zizi."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | * '''Nini.''' "Queer, based on the N in NB, similar to Titi/Zizi."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Ommer.''' Non-standard genderqueer term for "aunt/uncle". | * '''Ommer.''' Non-standard genderqueer term for "aunt/uncle". | ||
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{{common word | {{common word | ||
|word1 = Nibling|meaning1 = Non-standard gender neutral term for "niece/nephew".|ref1 = <ref>[http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/nibling Coined by linguist Samuel E. Martin in 1951 from nephew/niece by analogy with sibling.] | |word1 = Nibling|meaning1 = Non-standard gender neutral term for "niece/nephew".|ref1 = <ref>[http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/nibling Coined by linguist Samuel E. Martin in 1951 from nephew/niece by analogy with sibling.]</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" /> | ||
* '''Niephling.''' Neutral, mixture of niece, nephew, and sibling. <ref>Jed Hartman. "nibling, niephling, niefling, etc" Oct. 27, 2008. ''Neology'' (blog) https://www.kith.org/journals/neology/2008/10/nibling_niephling_niefling_etc.html | * '''Niephling.''' Neutral, mixture of niece, nephew, and sibling. <ref>Jed Hartman. "nibling, niephling, niefling, etc" Oct. 27, 2008. ''Neology'' (blog) https://www.kith.org/journals/neology/2008/10/nibling_niephling_niefling_etc.html</ref> | ||
* '''Nephiece.''' "Queer, mixture of nephew and niece."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | * '''Nephiece.''' "Queer, mixture of nephew and niece."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Sibkid.''' "Neutral, short for sibling’s kid."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | * '''Sibkid.''' "Neutral, short for sibling’s kid."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Niephew.''' "A mixture of niece and nephew."<ref name="Lang">{{Cite web |title=Cory Booker: Nonbinary ‘Niephew’ Taught Me How to Be Trans Ally |last=Lang |first=Nico |work=out.com |date=21 August 2019 |access-date=9 June 2020 |url= https://www.out.com/politics/2019/8/21/cory-booker-nonbinary-niephew-taught-me-how-be-trans-ally | * '''Niephew.''' "A mixture of niece and nephew."<ref name="Lang">{{Cite web |title=Cory Booker: Nonbinary ‘Niephew’ Taught Me How to Be Trans Ally |last=Lang |first=Nico |work=out.com |date=21 August 2019 |access-date=9 June 2020 |url= https://www.out.com/politics/2019/8/21/cory-booker-nonbinary-niephew-taught-me-how-be-trans-ally}}</ref> | ||
====Grandparent==== | ====Grandparent==== | ||
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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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* '''Birlfriend.''' "Queer, mix of boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" /> [[Birl]] is also a particular gender identity. | * '''Birlfriend.''' "Queer, mix of boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" /> [[Birl]] is also a particular gender identity. | ||
* '''Boifriend.''' "Queer, [[boi]] is a particular gender identity."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | * '''Boifriend.''' "Queer, [[boi]] is a particular gender identity."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Boo.''' From "beau". Originated | * '''Boo.''' From "beau". Originated as African American slang, but now used more widely. | ||
* '''Bothfriend.''' "Queer, for [[bigender]] or [[androgynous]] people."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | * '''Bothfriend.''' "Queer, for [[bigender]] or [[androgynous]] people."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Boygirlfriend.''' "Queer, for bigender or androgynous people."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | * '''Boygirlfriend.''' "Queer, for bigender or androgynous people."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
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* '''Personfriend.''' "Neutral, leaning towards queer, based on boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | * '''Personfriend.''' "Neutral, leaning towards queer, based on boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
*'''Theyfriend.''' "Neutral, based on a combination of pronouns and boyfriend and girlfriend." | *'''Theyfriend.''' "Neutral, based on a combination of pronouns and boyfriend and girlfriend." | ||
*'''Joyfriend.''' "Neutral, cute, based on girlfriend, boyfriend, and theyfriend. <ref>https://realtransfacts.tumblr.com/post/187145281108/enbyfriend-theyfriend-joyfriend | *'''Joyfriend.''' "Neutral, cute, based on girlfriend, boyfriend, and theyfriend. <ref>https://realtransfacts.tumblr.com/post/187145281108/enbyfriend-theyfriend-joyfriend</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|user=ThatBoyYouLike|number=1162219438667472898|title=If your partner is non-binary you got a joyfriend|date=15 August 2019}}</ref> | ||
=====Significant other===== | =====Significant other===== | ||
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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. | ||
* '''Epoxi'''; neutral, from the French ‘''é''poux’ which means husband/spouse. | * '''Epoxi'''; neutral, from the French ‘''é''poux’ which means husband/spouse. | ||
* '''Fiancé'''. While traditionally only used for men, it is becoming more common to use it gender-neutrally, for example: "Matt called his fiancé and told her to come to the office."<ref>{{cite web|title=fiancé | url=https://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=fianc%C3%A9&oldid=62609218|date=26 May 2021 |access-date=28 May 2021|work=Wiktionary, The Free Dictionary.}}</ref><ref name="dict_Fian">{{Cite web |title=Fiancé vs. Fiancée: Which One Is Which? |author= |work=Dictionary.com |date=6 May 2019 |access-date=28 May 2021 |url= https://www.dictionary.com/e/fiance-vs-fiancee/ |quote=there appears to be a growing trend toward using ''fiancé'' as the gender-neutral form for both a man and a woman. | * '''Fiancé'''. While traditionally only used for men, it is becoming more common to use it gender-neutrally, for example: "Matt called his fiancé and told her to come to the office."<ref>{{cite web|title=fiancé | url=https://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=fianc%C3%A9&oldid=62609218|date=26 May 2021 |access-date=28 May 2021|work=Wiktionary, The Free Dictionary.}}</ref><ref name="dict_Fian">{{Cite web |title=Fiancé vs. Fiancée: Which One Is Which? |author= |work=Dictionary.com |date=6 May 2019 |access-date=28 May 2021 |url= https://www.dictionary.com/e/fiance-vs-fiancee/ |quote=there appears to be a growing trend toward using ''fiancé'' as the gender-neutral form for both a man and a woman. }}</ref> | ||
=====Spouse===== | =====Spouse===== | ||
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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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* '''Heroix.''' Proposed nonbinary equivalent to hero or heroine that specifies an individual doing heroic work is nonbinary. | * '''Heroix.''' Proposed nonbinary equivalent to hero or heroine that specifies an individual doing heroic work is nonbinary. | ||
* '''Horse rider/Equestrian.''' Standard gender neutral term for horseman or horsewoman. | * '''Horse rider/Equestrian.''' Standard gender neutral term for horseman or horsewoman. | ||
*'''-ling.''' Gender neutral Old English suffix for someone involved in something. Can be used in place of "-man", "-person" or "-woman" as a suffix for occupation, such as "businessling".<ref>[https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/52135/3-facts-about-english%E2%80%99s-most-adorable-suffix-ling#:~:text=JUST%20A%20GENERAL%20NOUN%2DMAKER,fiction%20meaning%20came%20much%20later https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/52135/3-facts-about-english%E2%80%99s-most-adorable-suffix-ling] | *'''-ling.''' Gender neutral Old English suffix for someone involved in something. Can be used in place of "-man", "-person" or "-woman" as a suffix for occupation, such as "businessling".<ref>[https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/52135/3-facts-about-english%E2%80%99s-most-adorable-suffix-ling#:~:text=JUST%20A%20GENERAL%20NOUN%2DMAKER,fiction%20meaning%20came%20much%20later https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/52135/3-facts-about-english%E2%80%99s-most-adorable-suffix-ling]</ref> | ||
* '''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 | * '''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}}</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/#!}}</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. | ||
* '''Prime.''' Derived from Latin. Gender Neutral term for a prince or princess. | * '''Prime.''' Derived from Latin. Gender Neutral term for a prince or princess. | ||
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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". | ||
* '''Wix'''. Neologistic gender neutral term for a magic user (akin to "witch"/"wizard"). Originated in Harry Potter fandom<ref>https://wixenzine.tumblr.com/about | * '''Wix'''. Neologistic gender neutral term for a magic user (akin to "witch"/"wizard"). Originated in Harry Potter fandom<ref>https://wixenzine.tumblr.com/about</ref>, created by tumblr blog magicqueers.<ref>https://fanlore.org/wiki/Wix</ref> However, many people view "witch" as gender neutral instead of specific to women.<ref>[https://getbewitched.tumblr.com/post/622284433430609920/are-you-still-a-witch-if Are you still a witch if:]</ref><ref>[https://black-raven200.tumblr.com/post/622866451403063296/the-term-witch-is-gender-neutral-pass-it-on The term “witch” is gender neutral, pass it on]</ref><ref>[https://ravenhexxx.tumblr.com/post/190956765857 A witch is a witch regardless of gender]</ref> | ||
===Descriptions=== | ===Descriptions=== | ||
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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== |