Gender neutral language in English - Revision history

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	*'''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.
	*'''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://www.gendercensus.com/results/2020-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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	*'''Middle person, mediator.''' Neutral alternatives to middle man.		*'''Middle person, mediator.''' Neutral alternatives to middle man.
	*'''Nautical skill, sailing expertise, maritime knowledge.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for seamanship.		*'''Nautical skill, sailing expertise, maritime knowledge.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for seamanship.
	*'''Nursing, chestfeeding/bodyfeeding.''' Neutral and more extensive alternatives to breastfeeding.		*'''Nursing, chestfeeding/bodyfeeding, feeding.''' Neutral and more extensive alternatives to breastfeeding.
	*'''"Oh come on", "ah come on", "oh shoot", "oh snap", "oh fuck", "come on", "ey", "oh wow".''' Non-gendered alternatives to the phrases "o'boy", "oh man" and "ah man".		*'''"Oh come on", "ah come on", "oh shoot", "oh snap", "oh fuck", "come on", "ey", "oh wow".''' Non-gendered alternatives to the phrases "o'boy", "oh man" and "ah man".
	*'''Parent does it all.''' Neutral alternative phrase to "mother/father does it all"/"does-it-all mom/dad".		*'''Parent does it all.''' Neutral alternative phrase to "mother/father does it all"/"does-it-all mom/dad".

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Ma'am/Sir

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	* M.; Neutral abbreviation for miss/ms./mrs./mr./mister/ma'am/mx.		* M.; Neutral abbreviation for miss/ms./mrs./mr./mister/ma'am/mx.
	* Mamsir/Mamser; a mix of ma'am and sir that is commonly used in Philippine English as a respectful term of address for adults regardless of gender identity or presentation.<ref>[[wikt:mamsir#English\|mamsir]]. ''Wiktionary, The Free Dictionary.'' 16 May 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2024.</ref>		* Mamsir/Mamser; a mix of ma'am and sir that is commonly used in Philippine English as a respectful term of address for adults regardless of gender identity or presentation.<ref>[[wikt:mamsir#English\|mamsir]]. ''Wiktionary, The Free Dictionary.'' 16 May 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2024.</ref>
			* Mate; Common term used in Australia, informal and friendly.
	* 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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	*'''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.
			*'''We’re dating.''' Describes the stage of romantic involvement.
	*'''Honey.''' An endearment often used in a romantic context.		*'''Honey.''' An endearment often used in a romantic context.
	*'''Boo.''' From "beau". Originated in African American English, but now used more widely.		*'''Boo.''' From "beau". Originated in African American English, but now used more widely.

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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.
	*'''We’re dating.''' Describes the stage of romantic involvement.
	*'''Honey.''' An endearment often used in a romantic context.		*'''Honey.''' An endearment often used in a romantic context.
	*'''Boo.''' From "beau". Originated in African American English, but now used more widely.		*'''Boo.''' From "beau". Originated in African American English, but now used more widely.

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	*'''Companion.''' Status- and gender-neutral word for someone's accompanying person.		*'''Companion.''' Status- and gender-neutral word for someone's accompanying person.
	*'''Company.''' Status- and gender-neutral word for someone's accompanying person.		*'''Company.''' Status- and gender-neutral word for someone's accompanying person.
			*'''Concubus.''' Demonic spirit in human form, can be specifically gender-fluid. Succubi and incubi are not necessarily female and male equivalents even though they are generally thought of that way, but it refers to being bottom and top respectively.
	*'''Craftship, craft, artisanry, craft mastery, crafting skill, quality of craft.''' Neutral word for craft(s)manship.		*'''Craftship, craft, artisanry, craft mastery, crafting skill, quality of craft.''' Neutral word for craft(s)manship.
	*'''Dream partner, royal dream partner.''' Neutral alternatives to dream prince/princess		*'''Dream partner, royal dream partner.''' Neutral alternatives to dream prince/princess

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	*'''Political skill, diplomancy, diplomatic skill, governance expertise.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for statesmanship.		*'''Political skill, diplomancy, diplomatic skill, governance expertise.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for statesmanship.
	*'''Prior name/surname, pre-marriage name/surname, birth name/surname, (originally) given name/surname, family name/surname, name/surname before marriage.''' Neutral alternatives to maiden name.		*'''Prior name/surname, pre-marriage name/surname, birth name/surname, (originally) given name/surname, family name/surname, name/surname before marriage.''' Neutral alternatives to maiden name.
			*'''Psyching, artifice.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for gamesmanship.
	*'''Quality of work, workship.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for workmanship.		*'''Quality of work, workship.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for workmanship.
	*'''Realm, crownland, crowndom, landdom, monarchy.''' Neutral alternatives for queendom and kingdom.		*'''Realm, crownland, crowndom, landdom, monarchy.''' Neutral alternatives for queendom and kingdom.
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	*'''Stay-at-home parent/spouse/partner.''' Neutral alternatives to stay-at-home mother/father and stay-at-home wife/husband.		*'''Stay-at-home parent/spouse/partner.''' Neutral alternatives to stay-at-home mother/father and stay-at-home wife/husband.
	*'''Student association, academic social club.''' Neutral alternatives to sororities and fraternities.		*'''Student association, academic social club.''' Neutral alternatives to sororities and fraternities.
	*'''(Un)attended/(un)crewed/(un)piloted/(un)armed/(un)staffed/(un)occupied/vacant.''' Neutral alternatives for (un)manned.
	*'''Sword fighting, sword mastership, sword mastery, sword skill.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for swordsmanship.		*'''Sword fighting, sword mastership, sword mastery, sword skill.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for swordsmanship.
			*'''Seducter.''' Neutral alternatives to terms like womanizer and man-eater/manizer.
	*'''The average person, the common person.''' Neutral alternatives for the common man/woman.		*'''The average person, the common person.''' Neutral alternatives for the common man/woman.
	*'''~~Psyching, artifice~~.''' Neutral ~~non-male-generalizing~~ alternatives for ~~gamesmanship~~.		*'''(Un)attended/(un)crewed/(un)piloted/(un)armed/(un)staffed/(un)occupied/vacant.''' Neutral alternatives for (un)manned.
	*'''Yas/slay/go off/get it/fuck 'em up/pop off/snap it/tell 'em legend/icon/boss/quing/royalty/majesty/liege/eminence/excellency.''' Neutral alternatives to "yas queen/king".		*'''Yas/slay/go off/get it/fuck 'em up/pop off/snap it/tell 'em legend/icon/boss/quing/royalty/majesty/liege/eminence/excellency.''' Neutral alternatives to "yas queen/king".
	*'''"Yo!", "Yoo!", "Damn!", "Dang!", "Whoa!", "Fam!" (colloquial, inclusive), "Hey!", "Wow!", "Oo dang!", "Oo wow!", "Oo hot damn!", "Oo yes!", "Oo snap!".''' Neutral alternatives to "king!", "dude!", "bro!", "bruh!", "girl!" and "oo girl!"		*'''"Yo!", "Yoo!", "Damn!", "Dang!", "Whoa!", "Fam!" (colloquial, inclusive), "Hey!", "Wow!", "Oo dang!", "Oo wow!", "Oo hot damn!", "Oo yes!", "Oo snap!".''' Neutral alternatives to "king!", "dude!", "bro!", "bruh!", "girl!" and "oo girl!"

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	* '''Money honey, sugar parent.''' Neutral alternatives to sugar mommy and sugar daddy.		* '''Money honey, sugar parent.''' Neutral alternatives to sugar mommy and sugar daddy.
	* '''Swordfighter.''' Neutral alternatives for swordswoman and swordsman.		* '''Swordfighter.''' Neutral alternatives for swordswoman and swordsman.
	*'''Wix'''. Neologistic gender neutral term for a magic user (akin to "witch"/"wizard"). Originated in Harry Potter fandom<ref>https://wixenzine.tumblr.com/about [https://web.archive.org/web/20201129011538/https://wixenzine.tumblr.com/about Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>, created by tumblr blog magicqueers.<ref>https://fanlore.org/wiki/Wix [https://web.archive.org/web/20230628171727/https://fanlore.org/wiki/Wix Archived] on 17 July 2023</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:] [https://web.archive.org/web/20201027223745/https://getbewitched.tumblr.com/post/622284433430609920/are-you-still-a-witch-if Archived] on 17 July 2023</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] [https://web.archive.org/web/20201118192051/https://black-raven200.tumblr.com/post/622866451403063296/the-term-witch-is-gender-neutral-pass-it-on Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>[https://ravenhexxx.tumblr.com/post/190956765857 A witch is a witch regardless of gender] [https://web.archive.org/web/20201118192032/https://ravenhexxx.tumblr.com/post/190956765857 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://opulentcharms.com/can-men-be-witches/ \|work=Opulent Charms \| title=Can Men Be Witches? Of Course, Magick Is for Everyone \|author=Morgan Danielle \|date=7 September 2023 \|quote=Despite movies such as Harry Potter saying male practitioners of magick are called Wizards or Warlocks, the general consensus today is that you’re simply a witch, regardless of gender.}}</ref> Alternatives includes '''mage, enchanter, enchantment artist, bewitcher, witchcrafter, witchcraft artist, magic user, or witch/wizard''' as gender-neutral words for seperate types of magic usage.		*'''Wix'''. Neologistic gender neutral term for a magic user (akin to "witch"/"wizard"). Originated in Harry Potter fandom<ref>https://wixenzine.tumblr.com/about [https://web.archive.org/web/20201129011538/https://wixenzine.tumblr.com/about Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>, created by tumblr blog magicqueers.<ref>https://fanlore.org/wiki/Wix [https://web.archive.org/web/20230628171727/https://fanlore.org/wiki/Wix Archived] on 17 July 2023</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:] [https://web.archive.org/web/20201027223745/https://getbewitched.tumblr.com/post/622284433430609920/are-you-still-a-witch-if Archived] on 17 July 2023</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] [https://web.archive.org/web/20201118192051/https://black-raven200.tumblr.com/post/622866451403063296/the-term-witch-is-gender-neutral-pass-it-on Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>[https://ravenhexxx.tumblr.com/post/190956765857 A witch is a witch regardless of gender] [https://web.archive.org/web/20201118192032/https://ravenhexxx.tumblr.com/post/190956765857 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://opulentcharms.com/can-men-be-witches/ \|work=Opulent Charms \| title=Can Men Be Witches? Of Course, Magick Is for Everyone \|author=Morgan Danielle \|date=7 September 2023 \|quote=Despite movies such as Harry Potter saying male practitioners of magick are called Wizards or Warlocks, the general consensus today is that you’re simply a witch, regardless of gender.}}</ref> Alternatives includes '''mage, enchanter, enchantment artist, bewitcher, witchcrafter, witchcraft artist, magic user, spellcaster, conjurer, summoner or witch/wizard''' as gender-neutral words for seperate types of magic usage.
	*'''Woodworker.''' Gender neutral term for woodsman.		*'''Woodworker.''' Gender neutral term for woodsman.
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	*'''Parriarch.''' Gender non-specific term for matriarch and patriarch.		*'''Parriarch.''' Gender non-specific term for matriarch and patriarch.
	*'''Parricide.''' Gender non-specific term for matricide and patricide.		*'''Parricide.''' Gender non-specific term for matricide and patricide.
	*'''Partyperson, partier, party animal, partygoer.''' Neutral alternatives for partygirl and partyboy.		*'''Partyperson, party people, partier, party animal, partygoer.''' Neutral alternatives for partygirl and partyboy.
	*'''Penship, handwriting skill/craft, quality of handwriting, mastery of handwriting.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for penmanship.		*'''Penship, handwriting skill/craft, quality of handwriting, mastery of handwriting.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for penmanship.
	*'''Performance skills/artistry, stage presence, theatrics.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for showmanship.		*'''Performance skills/artistry, stage presence, theatrics.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for showmanship.

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	*'''Frontperson, lead, bandleader.''' Neutral alternatives to frontwoman/frontman.		*'''Frontperson, lead, bandleader.''' Neutral alternatives to frontwoman/frontman.
	*'''Garbage worker, sanitation worker, garbage truck-driver, garbage collector, garbage person.''' Neutral alternatives to garbage woman and garbage man.		*'''Garbage worker, sanitation worker, garbage truck-driver, garbage collector, garbage person.''' Neutral alternatives to garbage woman and garbage man.
			*'''Gendercide.''' Gender non-specific term for types of gender-related killings such as femicide, transfemicide and androcide.
	*'''Golden child.''' Neutral alternative to golden boy.		*'''Golden child.''' Neutral alternative to golden boy.
	*'''Handle roughly, handle forcefully.''' Neutral alternatives to manhandle.		*'''Handle roughly, handle forcefully.''' Neutral alternatives to manhandle.