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'''Gender neutral language in English''' is easier than [[gender neutral language]] (also called gender inclusive language) in many other languages, because its grammatical gender is less pervasive than in | '''Gender neutral language in English''' is much easier than [[gender neutral language]] (also called gender inclusive language) in many other languages, because its grammatical gender is less pervasive than in other languages where adjectives and verbs have masculine or feminine forms. See the main article on [[gender neutral language]] for general reasons to use neutral language, common problems in using it, and its use for [[nonbinary]] people. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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===== Ma'am/Sir ===== | ===== Ma'am/Sir ===== | ||
Standard English doesn't have a gender neutral word that's used in the same way as Ma'am and Sir — a formal form of address used in some places to show respect, and commonly required for use by customer service professionals. People have created some words to fill this lexical gap, but they remain uncommon words. People have also suggested using other words in place of Ma'am and Sir, but they tend to fail the tests of formality and simplicity that customer service professionals (and their managers) apply to such usage. {{Common word|word1=Friend|meaning1=Neutral, informal.|ref1=|word2= | Standard English doesn't have a gender neutral word that's used in the same way as Ma'am and Sir — a formal form of address used in some places to show respect, and commonly required for use by customer service professionals. People have created some words to fill this lexical gap, but they remain uncommon words. People have also suggested using other words in place of Ma'am and Sir, but they tend to fail the tests of formality and simplicity that customer service professionals (and their managers) apply to such usage. Many prefer no titles/no honorifics. {{Common word|word1=Friend|meaning1=Neutral, informal.|ref1=|word2=Mx.|meaning2=Neutral, used similar to Mr. Mrs. or Ms. Pronounced [mɪks] or [məks].}} | ||
* "No titles/honorifics" | |||
* "Surname"/'Initial.' 'Surname'; Just the surname. | |||
* 'Initial.' "Surname"; First name's initial followed bu the surname. | |||
* Friend; neutral, very informal. | |||
* Mx.; neutral, used similar to Mr. Mrs. or Ms. Pronounced [mɪks] or [məks]. | |||
* Citizen; neutral. | * Citizen; neutral. | ||
*Comrade; neutral, has Socialist, Communist and/or Anarchist connotations. | *Comrade; neutral, has Socialist, Communist and/or Anarchist connotations. | ||
* Laddam; queer, a mix of Lad and Madam. | * Laddam; queer, a mix of Lad and Madam. | ||
* M.; Neutral abbreviation for miss/ms./mrs./mr./mister/ma'am/mx. | * M.; Neutral abbreviation for miss/ms./mrs./mr./mister/ma'am/mx. | ||
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* 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> | * 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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{|class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;" | {|class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;" | ||
! Type of common noun | ! Type of common noun | ||
! Gender inclusive | |||
! Feminine | ! Feminine | ||
! Masculine | ! Masculine | ||
! | ! Nonbinary | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Young person | | Young person | ||
| Child, kid, baby, infant, teen, teenager, tween, young person, youth | |||
| Girl, maiden | | Girl, maiden | ||
| Boy, lad | | Boy, lad | ||
| Enby | | Enby | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Adult person | | Adult person | ||
| Adult, gentlebeing, gentleperson, grownup | |||
| Woman, gal, lady | | Woman, gal, lady | ||
| Man, guy, gentleman | | Man, guy, gentleman | ||
| Enby, enban | | Enby, enban | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Person of any age | | Person of any age | ||
| Being, human, human being, individual, one, person, somebody, someone | |||
| Female | | Female | ||
| Male | | Male | ||
| Enby | | Enby | ||
|} | |} | ||
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* '''Signif.''' Neutral. Slang abbreviation of "significant other."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sunmancer.tumblr.com/post/138108563727/today-my-professor-shortened-the-term-significant|date=26 January 2016|author=Elijah|title=today my professor shortened the term “significant others” to “signifs” reblog to make signif the new gender neutral term for the person you're dating|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129011403/https://sunmancer.tumblr.com/post/138108563727/today-my-professor-shortened-the-term-significant|archive-date=29 November 2020}}</ref> | * '''Signif.''' Neutral. Slang abbreviation of "significant other."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sunmancer.tumblr.com/post/138108563727/today-my-professor-shortened-the-term-significant|date=26 January 2016|author=Elijah|title=today my professor shortened the term “significant others” to “signifs” reblog to make signif the new gender neutral term for the person you're dating|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129011403/https://sunmancer.tumblr.com/post/138108563727/today-my-professor-shortened-the-term-significant|archive-date=29 November 2020}}</ref> | ||
* '''S.O..''' Neutral. Widely used abbreviation of "significant other." | * '''S.O..''' Neutral. Widely used abbreviation of "significant other." | ||
* ''' | * '''Soulmate.''' "Neutral, slightly cheesy, implies belief in soul mates."<ref name="titles queeries" /> Implies monogamy. | ||
* '''Steady.''' "Neutral, as in 'going steady' or 'steady girlfriend/boyfriend'."<ref name="titles queeries" /> Implies monogamy. | * '''Steady.''' "Neutral, as in 'going steady' or 'steady girlfriend/boyfriend'."<ref name="titles queeries" /> Implies monogamy. | ||
* '''Sweetie.''' "Neutral, slightly cheesy."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | * '''Sweetie.''' "Neutral, slightly cheesy."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
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* '''Spouse.''' "Standard, neutral, formal."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | * '''Spouse.''' "Standard, neutral, formal."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Spousey, lovey.''' Endearing, gender-neutral equivalents to hubby/wifey. | |||
* '''Maritial partner.''' | * '''Maritial partner.''' | ||
* '''Newlywed''' | * '''Newlywed''' | ||
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* '''Child-in-law.''' Standard gender neutral term for daughter-in-law or son-in-law. | * '''Child-in-law.''' Standard gender neutral term for daughter-in-law or son-in-law. | ||
* '''Godparent.''' Standard gender neutral term for godfather or godmother. | * '''Godparent.''' Standard gender neutral term for godfather or godmother. Alternatively "'''Guideparent'''" for secular life-guides. | ||
*'''Godren.''' | *'''Godren.''' | ||
* '''Grandchild.''' Standard gender neutral term for grandson or granddaughter. | * '''Grandchild.''' Standard gender neutral term for grandson or granddaughter. | ||
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===Professions/Roles=== | ===Professions/Roles=== | ||
* '''Athlete, sportsperson, fair player/competitor, honorable player/competitor.''' Neutral alternatives for sportswoman and sportsman. | |||
* '''Athlete, sportsperson.''' Neutral alternatives for sportswoman and sportsman. | * '''Bartender/bar tender,''' '''barkeeper.''' Standard gender neutral terms for barman or barmaid. | ||
* '''Bartender''' | |||
* '''Business person, business owner/leader/representative, entrepreneur.''' Standard gender neutral terms for businessman or businesswoman. | * '''Business person, business owner/leader/representative, entrepreneur.''' Standard gender neutral terms for businessman or businesswoman. | ||
* '''Brewmaker | * '''Brewmaker, brewer, brew leader.''' Neutral alternatives to brewmistress and brewmaster. | ||
* '''Camera operator | * '''Camera operator, camera worker, camera person, filmer, photographer.''' Standard gender neutral alternatives for cameraman/camerawoman. | ||
* '''Chairperson | * '''Chairperson, director, chair'''. Neutral alternatives to chairwoman and chairman. | ||
* '''Clergy member.''' Standard gender neutral term for clergyman, priest, priestess, and many religious titles. | * '''Clergy member.''' Standard gender neutral term for clergyman, priest, priestess, and many religious titles. | ||
* '''Congressperson | * '''Congressperson, representative, memeber of congress.''' Neutral alternatives to congresswoman and congressman. | ||
*'''Consort.''' Term for the Queen or Prince Consort, dropping the gendered part. | *'''Consort.''' Term for the Queen or Prince Consort, dropping the gendered part. | ||
*'''Council member | *'''Council member, councilor.''' Neutral alternatives to councilwomen and councilman. | ||
* '''Cowhand.''' Standard gender neutral term for cowboy or cowgirl. | * '''Cowhand.''' Standard gender neutral term for cowboy or cowgirl. | ||
* '''Cowpoke.''' Standard gender neutral term for cowboy or cowgirl. | * '''Cowpoke.''' Standard gender neutral term for cowboy or cowgirl. | ||
* '''Comedian.''' Standard gender neutral term. Although some people use "comedienne" for women, "comedian" is generally considered non-gendered. | * '''Comedian.''' Standard gender neutral term. Although some people use "comedienne" for women, "comedian" is generally considered non-gendered. | ||
* ''' | * '''Craftsperson, crafter, artisan.''' Neutral alternatives to craftswoman and craftsman. | ||
* '''Doorkeeper.''' Neutral word for doorwoman and doorman. | * '''Doorkeeper.''' Neutral word for doorwoman and doorman. | ||
* '''Drag artist | * '''Drag artist, drag performer, drag royalty, drag majesty, drag monarch (drag ⇄ dressed as a gender).''' Gender neutral and more extensive alternative terms for drag queen/king. | ||
* '''Firefighter.''' Neutral, standard word for firewoman and fireman. | * '''Firefighter.''' Neutral, standard word for firewoman and fireman. | ||
* '''Fisher | * '''Fisher, fisherperson, angler.''' Neutral alternatives to fisherwoman and fisherman. | ||
* '''Flight attendant.''' Standard gender neutral term for stewardess/steward (on a plane). | * '''Flight attendant.''' Standard gender neutral term for stewardess/steward (on a plane). | ||
* '''Headteacher | * '''Head of monastary, abbist.''' Gender neutral terms for abbot/abbess. | ||
* '''Headteacher, head of school.''' Neutral alternatives for headmaster and headmistress. | |||
* '''Heroix.''' Proposed nonbinary equivalent to hero or heroine that specifies an individual doing heroic work is nonbinary. Other alternatives include just hero, protagonist, warrior, champion, main character or central character. | * '''Heroix.''' Proposed nonbinary equivalent to hero or heroine that specifies an individual doing heroic work is nonbinary. Other alternatives include just hero, protagonist, warrior, champion, main character or central character. | ||
* Host | * '''Host, welcomer.''' Neutral alternatives to hostess/host. | ||
* '''Horse rider | * '''Horse rider, equestrian.''' Standard gender neutral term for horseman or horsewoman. | ||
* ''' | * '''Hotel porter, bellhop.''' Neutral alternative to bellgirl and bellboy. | ||
* '''Imperial majesty.''' Neutral alternative to emperor and empress. | * '''Imperial majesty.''' Neutral alternative to emperor and empress. | ||
* '''Landlubber.''' Neutral alternative to landlady/landlord. (Derogatory) | * '''Landlubber.''' Neutral alternative to landlady/landlord. (Derogatory) | ||
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*'''Lumber worker.''' Neutral alternative for lumberjack/lumberjill. | *'''Lumber worker.''' Neutral alternative for lumberjack/lumberjill. | ||
*'''Lunch/dining/meal staff/server/preparer.''' Gender neutral alternatives to "lunch lady". | *'''Lunch/dining/meal staff/server/preparer.''' Gender neutral alternatives to "lunch lady". | ||
*'''Mailperson | *'''Mailperson, mail deliverer, postal worker, postperson, post deliverer, deliverer.''' Gender neutral alternatives to mailman/mailwoman. | ||
*'''Midspouse.''' Gender-neutral | *'''Merperson, merfolk.''' Neutral alternative to mermaid/merman. | ||
*'''Midspouse, pregnancy-caretaker, childbirth-caretaker.''' Gender-neutral alternatives to midwife. | |||
*'''Milker, milkperson, milk carrier.''' Neutral alternatives for milkmaid and milkman. | *'''Milker, milkperson, milk carrier.''' Neutral alternatives for milkmaid and milkman. | ||
* '''Minister.''' Standard gender neutral term for priest or priestess. | * '''Minister.''' Standard gender neutral term for priest or priestess. | ||
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* '''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. | ||
* '''Overkeeper, ruler, authority, overlord.''' Gender-neutral alternatives for overlady and overlord. | * '''Overkeeper, ruler, authority, overlord.''' Gender-neutral alternatives for overlady and overlord. | ||
* '''Politician, leader, diplomat.''' Neutral alternatives to statesman. | |||
* '''Prime.''' Derived from Latin. Gender Neutral term for a prince or princess. | * '''Prime.''' Derived from Latin. Gender Neutral term for a prince or princess. | ||
* '''Prin/Prinx/Prinxe/PrincexPrincexx/Princet/Princette/Princev/Princen/Princus/Heir''' Other gender neutral terms for Prince/Princess/Royalty incorporating the letter x; a common indicator of gender neutral language. | * '''Prin/Prinx/Prinxe/PrincexPrincexx/Princet/Princette/Princev/Princen/Princus/Heir''' Other gender neutral terms for Prince/Princess/Royalty incorporating the letter x; a common indicator of gender neutral language. | ||
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* '''Priesten'''. Gender neutral alternative for Priest or Priestess. | * '''Priesten'''. Gender neutral alternative for Priest or Priestess. | ||
* '''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. | ||
* ''' | * '''Lessor, property owner, land owner, housing provider, landperson, landlord.''' Neutral alternatives to landlady/landlord. | ||
* '''Quing'''. Neologistic gender-neutral term for a monarch. | * '''Quing'''. Neologistic gender-neutral term for a monarch. | ||
* '''Regnant.''' Gender neutral term for a ruler/monarch/king/queen. | * '''Regnant.''' Gender neutral term for a ruler/monarch/king/queen. | ||
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* '''Sailor, seaperson, fleet officer, naval soldier.''' Gender neutral alternatives to seaman and seawoman. | * '''Sailor, seaperson, fleet officer, naval soldier.''' Gender neutral alternatives to seaman and seawoman. | ||
* '''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". | ||
* '''Sewer, tailor.''' Gender neutral alternative for "seamstress". | |||
* '''Sharpshooter, skilled shooter.''' Neutral alternatives to marksman. | |||
* '''Showperson, performer, entertainer.''' Neutral alternatives to showman. | |||
* '''Spokesperson.''' Neutral term for spokeswoman and spokesman. | * '''Spokesperson.''' Neutral term for spokeswoman and spokesman. | ||
* '''Stunt performer | * '''Strategist, gamer, tactician.''' Neutral alternatives to gamesman. | ||
* ''' | * '''Stunt performer, stuntperson, stunt-double.''' Standard gender neutral alternatives to stuntman and stuntwoman. | ||
* '''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> 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> 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. | ||
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===Other terms=== | ===Other terms=== | ||
* '''Ancestral land, homeland.''' Neutral alternative to motherland and fatherland. | |||
* '''Babyfeeding milk.''' Neutral alternative to breast milk and mother's milk. | * '''Babyfeeding milk.''' Neutral alternative to breast milk and mother's milk. | ||
* '''Bach | * '''Bach, bacheloree, unmarried person, single Person.''' Neutral alternatives to bachelor and bachelorette. | ||
* '''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> | ||
* '''Bach party.''' Neutral alternative to bachelor party and bachelorette party. | * '''Bach party.''' Neutral alternative to bachelor party and bachelorette party. | ||
* '''Blond/Blond-haired'''. Neutral alternatives to blonde. | * '''Blond/Blond-haired'''. Neutral alternatives to blonde. | ||
* '''B'nai mitzva (plural neutral/plural masculine, standard), b'nei mitzva (neutral, "child of God's commandments", less use), b mitzva (neutral, informal shorthand, less use).''' Gender-neutral alternatives to bat mitzvah and bar mitzvah. | |||
* '''Brunet/Brown-haired.''' Neutral alternatives to brunette. | * '''Brunet/Brown-haired.''' Neutral alternatives to brunette. | ||
* '''Cave dweller.''' Neutral alternative to caveman/cavewoman. | * '''Cave dweller.''' Neutral alternative to caveman/cavewoman. | ||
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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. | ||
* '''Craftship''' | * '''Craftship, craft, artisanry, craft mastery, crafting skill, quality of craft.''' Neutral word for craft(s)manship. | ||
* '''E-person | * '''Ehm, this is a Wendy's.''' Neutral alternative phrase that replaces sir and ma'am in "Sir/Ma'am, this is a Wendy's." by removing the gendered honorifics. | ||
* '''E-person, e-kid.''' Neutral words for e-girl and e-boy. | |||
* '''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 | ||
* '''Fankid.''' Neutral, after fanboy or fangirl. | * '''Fankid.''' Neutral, after fanboy or fangirl. | ||
* '''Fanchild.''' Neutral. Similar to fankid. | * '''Fanchild.''' Neutral. Similar to fankid. | ||
* '''Fellowship of the | * '''Fellowship of the rings.''' Neutral alternative to a party of nonbinary wedding Ushers. | ||
* '''First-year student.''' Neutral, standard alternative to freshman/freshwoman. | * '''First-year student.''' Neutral, standard alternative to freshman/freshwoman. | ||
* '''Friend of Honor | * '''Friend of Honor, person of Honor.''' Neutral alternative word for Maid of Honor and Bestman. | ||
* '''Frontperson | * '''Frontperson, lead, bandleader.''' Neutral alternatives to frontwoman/frontman. | ||
* '''Garbage collector | * '''Garbage collector, garbage person.''' Neutral alternatives to garbage woman and garbage man. | ||
* '''Handyperson | * '''Handyperson, handyworker, fixer.''' Neutral alternatives to handyman and handywoman. | ||
* '''Honored/ | * '''Honored/dear audience/guests/friends/people. Ladies, gentlemen and non-binary friends.''' Neutral, inclusive, alternatives to "ladies & gentlemen". | ||
* '''Homemaker/Housespouse.''' Neutral alternatives for housewife and househusband. | * '''Homemaker/Housespouse.''' Neutral alternatives for housewife and househusband. | ||
* '''Homie/Bestie/Pal/Kiddo/You/Yo/Sib/Comrade/Baby (sarcastic)/Human/Person/Fam/Peeps/Y'all.''' Gender-neutral alternatives for informal/playful words and phrases like girl(s), gal(s), sis, miss, man, dude(s), lad(s), mate(s), bro(s), guy(s)/my guy(s), | * '''Homie/Bestie/Pal/Kiddo/You/Yo/Sib/Comrade/Baby (sarcastic)/Human/Person/Fam/Peeps/Y'all.''' Gender-neutral alternatives for informal/playful words and phrases like girl(s), gal(s), sis, miss, man, dude(s), lad(s), mate(s), bro(s), guy(s)/my guy(s). | ||
* '''Horse riding skill/expertise, equestrian skill/expertise.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for horsemanship. | |||
* '''Humankind.''' Neutral alternative for mankind. | * '''Humankind.''' Neutral alternative for mankind. | ||
* '''Humanoid.''' Neutral alternative to android/gynoid. | |||
* '''J. Doe, Jay Doe.''' Gender-neutral alternatives for Jane Doe and John Doe. | * '''J. Doe, Jay Doe.''' Gender-neutral alternatives for Jane Doe and John Doe. | ||
* '''Laryngeal/larynx protrusion.''' Neutral alternative to "Adam's apple". | |||
* '''Latine.''' Neutral alternative to latina and latino. | * '''Latine.''' Neutral alternative to latina and latino. | ||
* '''Parenthood/Kinship.''' Neutral and more extensive alternatives to motherhood and fatherhood. | * '''Nautical skill, sailing expertise, maritime knowledge.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for seamanship. | ||
* '''Parenthood/Kinship, childbearing parenthood.''' Neutral and more extensive alternatives to motherhood and fatherhood. | |||
* '''Parentonym.''' Neutral, nonstandard. This can be used as a hypernym of matronym and patronym, but also to refer to such names in a gender-neutral sense. | * '''Parentonym.''' Neutral, nonstandard. This can be used as a hypernym of matronym and patronym, but also to refer to such names in a gender-neutral sense. | ||
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* '''Parriarch.''' Gender non-specific term for matriarch and patriarch. | * '''Parriarch.''' Gender non-specific term for matriarch and patriarch. | ||
* '''Partyperson, partier, party animal, partygoer.''' Neutral alternatives for partygirl and partyboy. | * '''Partyperson, partier, party animal, partygoer.''' Neutral alternatives for partygirl and partyboy. | ||
* '''Realm | * '''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. | |||
* '''Political skill, diplomancy, diplomatic skill, governance expertise.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for statesmanship. | |||
* '''Quality of work.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for workmanship. | |||
* '''Realm, crownland, monarchy.''' Neutral alternatives for queendom and kingdom. | |||
* '''Risk-taking/high-stakes/daring diplomacy/politics/negotiation.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for brinkmanship. | |||
* '''Sales expertise, marketing expertise, negotiation skill, persuasion.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for salesmanship. | |||
* '''Schoolchild, schoolkid, pupil, student, scholar.''' Neutral alternatives for schoolgirl and schoolboy. | * '''Schoolchild, schoolkid, pupil, student, scholar.''' Neutral alternatives for schoolgirl and schoolboy. | ||
* '''Shooting mastery/skill, precision shooting.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for marksmanship. | |||
* '''Sib from another crib.''' Neutral alternative phrase for "sister from another mister"/"sis from another Ms." and "brother from another mother"/"chad from a different dad"/"Tom from a different mom". | * '''Sib from another crib.''' Neutral alternative phrase for "sister from another mister"/"sis from another Ms." and "brother from another mother"/"chad from a different dad"/"Tom from a different mom". | ||
* '''Siblinghood | * '''Siblinghood, camradeship, fellowship, kinship, community.''' Neutral and more extensive alternatives to sisterhood and brotherhood. | ||
* '''Snowperson, snowpal, snowfriend.''' Neutral alternatives for snowman. | * '''Snowperson, snowpal, snowfriend.''' Neutral alternatives for snowman. | ||
* '''Spouses | * '''Sporting conduct, fair play, athletic integrity, fairness.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for sportsmanship. | ||
* '''Spouses, married.''' Neutral alternatives to "husband & wife", husbands and wifes. | |||
* '''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. | ||
* (un)attended/(un)crewed/(un)piloted/(un)armed/(un)staffed/(un)occupied. Neutral alternatives for (un)manned. | * (un)attended/(un)crewed/(un)piloted/(un)armed/(un)staffed/(un)occupied. Neutral alternatives for (un)manned. | ||
* '''Sword fighting, sword mastership, sword mastery, sword skill.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for swordsmanship. | |||
* '''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. | ||
* '''Y'all, you all, you, youse, folks, you friends, homies, everyone/everbody, audience, good people, peoples, the lot of you, all y’all, you lot, you peeps.''' Neutral alternatives for you guys/you girls. | * '''Psyching, artifice.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for gamesmanship. | ||
* '''Y'all, you all, you, youse, folks, you friends, homies, everyone/everbody, chat, audience, good people, peoples, the lot of you, all y’all, you lot, you peeps.''' Neutral alternatives for you guys/you girls. | |||
* '''Wedding entourage/Respective entourages.''' Neutral alternatives to bridesmaids and/or groomsmen. One person in an entourage is called attendant/associate. | * '''Wedding entourage/Respective entourages.''' Neutral alternatives to bridesmaids and/or groomsmen. One person in an entourage is called attendant/associate. | ||
* '''Widowed person/Wid/Surviving spouse.''' Neutral alternatives to widow and widower. | * '''Widowed person/Wid/Surviving spouse.''' Neutral alternatives to widow and widower. | ||
* '''Winger/Wingfriend.''' Neutral alternative to wingman. | * '''Winger/Wingfriend.''' Neutral alternative to wingman. | ||