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|Human, humane | |||
|Feminine, womanly, girly, female, gynous | |||
|Masculine, manly, boyish, male, androus | |||
|Non-binary, inter, androgynous, neutral | |||
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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.) | ||
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* '''Guardian/Caregiver.''' Not necessarily the parent. | * '''Guardian/Caregiver.''' Not necessarily the parent. | ||
* '''Pom-Pom.''' Mix of "Papa" and "Mama" | |||
* '''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] [https://web.archive.org/web/20230612130812/https://genderqueeries.tumblr.com/titles Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | * '''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] [https://web.archive.org/web/20230612130812/https://genderqueeries.tumblr.com/titles Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
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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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===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/bar tender,''' '''barkeeper.''' Standard gender neutral terms for barman or barmaid. | ||
* '''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. | ||
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* '''Fisher, fisherperson, angler.''' Neutral alternatives to fisherwoman and fisherman. | * '''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). | ||
* '''Head of monastary, abbist.''' Gender neutral terms for abbot/abbess. | |||
* '''Headteacher, head of school.''' Neutral alternatives for headmaster and headmistress. | * '''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, welcomer.''' Neutral alternatives to hostess/host. | * '''Host, welcomer.''' Neutral alternatives to hostess/host. | ||
* '''Horse rider, equestrian.''' Standard gender neutral term for horseman or horsewoman. | * '''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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* '''News anchor, newsperson, anchorperson, broadcaster, newscaster, anchor, reporter, correspondent.''' Standard neutral terms for newswoman and newsman. | * '''News anchor, newsperson, anchorperson, broadcaster, newscaster, anchor, reporter, correspondent.''' Standard neutral terms for newswoman and newsman. | ||
* '''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. | ||
* '''Ombud, representative, agent.''' Neutral alternative to ombusman. | |||
* '''Outdoorsperson.''' Neutral alternative to outdoorsman. | |||
* '''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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* '''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". | * '''Sewer, tailor.''' Gender neutral alternative for "seamstress". | ||
* '''Sharpshooter, skilled shooter.''' Neutral alternatives to marksman. | |||
* '''Showperson, performer, entertainer.''' Neutral alternatives to showman. | |||
* '''Sitter.''' Neutral alternative to nanny and age-neutral alternative for baby-sitter. | |||
* '''Spokesperson.''' Neutral term for spokeswoman and spokesman. | * '''Spokesperson.''' Neutral term for spokeswoman and spokesman. | ||
* '''Strategist, gamer, tactician.''' Neutral alternatives to gamesman. | |||
* '''Stunt performer, stuntperson, stunt-double.''' Standard gender neutral alternatives to stuntman and stuntwoman. | * '''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><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. | ||
* '''Woodworker.''' Gender neutral term for woodsman. | |||
===Descriptions=== | ===Descriptions=== | ||
* '''Attractive.''' Gender neutral term equally applicable to "handsome" or "beautiful" individuals. Implies the speaker experiences some form of attraction, so might not be suitable for people who are [[aromantic]] or [[asexual]]. | *'''Attractive.''' Gender neutral term equally applicable to "handsome" or "beautiful" individuals. Implies the speaker experiences some form of attraction, so might not be suitable for people who are [[aromantic]] or [[asexual]]. | ||
* '''Good-looking.''' Standard gender neutral term. | *'''Good-looking.''' Standard gender neutral term. | ||
* '''Gorgeous.''' Gender neutral alternative to "handsome" or "beautiful," but tends to be feminine. | *'''Gorgeous.''' Gender neutral alternative to "handsome" or "beautiful," but tends to be feminine. | ||
* '''Youthful.''' Gender neutral alternative to "boyish" or perhaps "girlish," but tends to be masculine. | *'''Youthful.''' Gender neutral alternative to "boyish" or perhaps "girlish," but tends to be masculine. | ||
*'''Dapper.''' Gender neutral alternative to "handsome" or "beautiful," but tends to be masculine. | *'''Dapper.''' Gender neutral alternative to "handsome" or "beautiful," but tends to be masculine. | ||
*'''Charming.''' Gender neutral alternative to "handsome" or "beautiful," but tends to be masculine. | *'''Charming.''' Gender neutral alternative to "handsome" or "beautiful," but tends to be masculine. | ||
*'''Snazzy.''' Gender neutral alternative to "handsome" or "beautiful," tends to be a more playful term. | *'''Snazzy.''' Gender neutral alternative to "handsome" or "beautiful," tends to be a more playful term. | ||
===Deity titles=== | ===Deity titles === | ||
* '''Absolute Being.''' Standard term for a monotheistic deity, without implied gender. | *'''Absolute Being.''' Standard term for a monotheistic deity, without implied gender. | ||
* '''Almighty.''' Standard term for a monotheistic deity, without implied gender. | *'''Almighty.''' Standard term for a monotheistic deity, without implied gender. | ||
* '''Creator.''' Standard term for a deity who created the world and/or humankind. | * '''Creator.''' Standard term for a deity who created the world and/or humankind. | ||
* '''Deity.''' Standard gender neutral term for a god or goddess. | *'''Deity.''' Standard gender neutral term for a god or goddess. | ||
* '''Divine, the.''' Common gender neutral term for a deity or supernatural forces. | *'''Divine, the.''' Common gender neutral term for a deity or supernatural forces. | ||
* '''Divine being.''' Common gender neutral term for a deity or supernatural entity. | *'''Divine being.''' Common gender neutral term for a deity or supernatural entity. | ||
* '''God.''' Standard gender neutral term for a god or goddess, but tends to be presumed male. | * '''God.''' Standard gender neutral term for a god or goddess, but tends to be presumed male. | ||
* '''Goddex.''' "Queer, based on the God/dess ending."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | *'''Goddex.''' "Queer, based on the God/dess ending."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Goddette.''' "Queer, based on the God/ess ending."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | *'''Goddette.''' "Queer, based on the God/ess ending."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Goddeq.''' "Queer, based on the God/ess ending."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | *'''Goddeq.''' "Queer, based on the God/ess ending."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Heavens, the'''. Common gender neutral term for a deity, deities, or supernatural forces. | *'''Heavens, the'''. Common gender neutral term for a deity, deities, or supernatural forces. | ||
* '''Higher Power'''. Standard gender neutral term for a deity, deities, or supernatural forces. | *'''Higher Power'''. Standard gender neutral term for a deity, deities, or supernatural forces. | ||
* '''Liege.''' Neutral equivalent of lord or lady. | *'''Liege.''' Neutral equivalent of lord or lady. | ||
* '''Powers that be.''' Common gender neutral term for a god, goddess, or similar supernatural beings or forces. | *'''Powers that be.''' Common gender neutral term for a god, goddess, or similar supernatural beings or forces. | ||
* '''Ruler.''' Neutral equivalent of lord or lady. | *'''Ruler.''' Neutral equivalent of lord or lady. | ||
* '''Sovereign.''' Neutral equivalent of lord or lady. | *'''Sovereign.''' Neutral equivalent of lord or lady. | ||
* '''Wild Divine, the.''' New Age name for God, Goddess, or primal supernatural forces. | *'''Wild Divine, the.''' New Age name for God, Goddess, or primal supernatural forces. | ||
===Other terms=== | ===Other terms=== | ||
*'''Ancestral land, homeland.''' Neutral alternative to motherland and fatherland. | |||
*'''Animal care, farm management, agriculture.''' Neutral alternative to "husbandry". | |||
* '''Babyfeeding milk.''' Neutral alternative to breast milk and mother's milk. | * '''Babyfeeding milk.''' Neutral alternative to breast milk and mother's milk. | ||
* '''Bach, bacheloree, unmarried person, single Person.''' Neutral alternatives to bachelor and bachelorette. | *'''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. | *'''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. | ||
* '''Chestfeeding/Bodyfeeding.''' Neutral and more extensive alternatives to breastfeeding. | *'''Chestfeeding/Bodyfeeding.''' Neutral and more extensive alternatives to breastfeeding. | ||
* '''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, 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. | ||
* '''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. | *'''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. | *'''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 rings.''' Neutral alternative to a party of nonbinary wedding Ushers. | *'''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, person of Honor.''' Neutral alternative word for Maid of Honor and Bestman. | *'''Friend of Honor, person of Honor.''' Neutral alternative word for Maid of Honor and Bestman. | ||
* '''Frontperson, lead, bandleader.''' Neutral alternatives to frontwoman/frontman. | *'''Frontperson, lead, bandleader.''' Neutral alternatives to frontwoman/frontman. | ||
* '''Garbage collector, garbage person.''' Neutral alternatives to garbage woman and garbage man. | *'''Garbage collector, garbage person.''' Neutral alternatives to garbage woman and garbage man. | ||
* '''Handyperson, handyworker, fixer.''' Neutral alternatives to handyman and handywoman. | *'''Handyperson, handyworker, fixer.''' Neutral alternatives to handyman and handywoman. | ||
* '''Honored/ | *'''Happy spouse, happy house.''' Neutral alternative to the common gendered phrase "happy wife, happy life". | ||
* '''Homemaker/Housespouse.''' Neutral alternatives for housewife and househusband. | *'''Honored/dear audience/guests/friends/people. Ladies, gentlemen and non-binary friends.''' Neutral, inclusive, alternatives to "ladies & gentlemen". | ||
* '''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). | *'''Homemaker/Housespouse.''' Neutral alternatives for housewife and househusband. | ||
* '''Horse riding skill/expertise, equestrian skill/expertise.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for horsemanship. | *'''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). | ||
* '''Humankind.''' Neutral alternative for mankind. | *'''Horse riding skill/expertise, equestrian skill/expertise.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for horsemanship. | ||
* '''Humanoid.''' Neutral alternative to android/gynoid. | *'''Humankind.''' Neutral alternative for mankind. | ||
* '''J. Doe, Jay Doe.''' Gender-neutral alternatives for Jane Doe and John Doe. | *'''Humanoid.''' Neutral alternative to android/gynoid. | ||
*'''J. Doe, Jay Doe.''' Gender-neutral alternatives for Jane Doe and John Doe. | |||
* '''Laryngeal/larynx protrusion.''' Neutral alternative to "Adam's apple". | * '''Laryngeal/larynx protrusion.''' Neutral alternative to "Adam's apple". | ||
* '''Latine.''' Neutral alternative to latina and latino. | *'''Latine.''' Neutral alternative to latina and latino. | ||
* '''Nautical skill, sailing expertise, maritime knowledge.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for seamanship. | *'''Middle person, mediator.''' Neutral alternatives to middle man. | ||
* '''Parenthood/Kinship, childbearing parenthood.''' 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. | ||
* '''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. | ||
* '''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. | ||
* '''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. | ||
* '''Quality of work.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for workmanship. | *'''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. | ||
* '''Realm, crownland, monarchy.''' Neutral alternatives for queendom and kingdom. | *'''Quality of work.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for workmanship. | ||
* '''Risk-taking/high-stakes diplomacy/negotiation.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for brinkmanship. | *'''Realm, crownland, monarchy.''' Neutral alternatives for queendom and kingdom. | ||
* '''Sales expertise, marketing expertise, negotiation skill, persuasion.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for salesmanship. | *'''Risk-taking/high-stakes/daring diplomacy/politics/negotiation.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for brinkmanship. | ||
* '''Schoolchild, schoolkid, pupil, student, scholar.''' Neutral alternatives for schoolgirl and schoolboy. | *'''Sales expertise, marketing expertise, negotiation skill, persuasion.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for salesmanship. | ||
* '''Shooting mastery/skill, precision shooting.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for | *'''Schoolchild, schoolkid, pupil, student, scholar.''' Neutral alternatives for schoolgirl and schoolboy. | ||
* '''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". | *'''Shooting mastery/skill, precision shooting.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for marksmanship. | ||
* '''Siblinghood, camradeship, fellowship, kinship, community.''' Neutral and more extensive alternatives to sisterhood and brotherhood. | *'''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". | ||
* '''Snowperson, snowpal, snowfriend.''' Neutral alternatives for snowman. | *'''Siblinghood, camradeship, fellowship, kinship, community.''' Neutral and more extensive alternatives to sisterhood and brotherhood. | ||
* '''Sporting conduct, fair play, athletic integrity, fairness.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for | *'''Snowperson, snowpal, snowfriend.''' Neutral alternatives for snowman. | ||
* '''Spouses, married.''' Neutral alternatives to "husband & wife", husbands and wifes. | *'''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 | *'''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. | ||
* ''' | *'''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. | *'''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. | *'''Workpower, workforce, team strength, humanpower, labour, labour power, peoplepower.''' Neutral alternatives to manpower and womanpower. | ||
* '''Workpower, workforce, team strength, humanpower, labour, labour power, peoplepower.''' Neutral alternatives to manpower and womanpower. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Gender neutral language]] | *[[Gender neutral language]] | ||
* [[Glossary of English gender and sex terminology]] | *[[Glossary of English gender and sex terminology]] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* "Gender neutral/queer titles." ''Gender Queeries.'' | *"Gender neutral/queer titles." ''Gender Queeries.'' http://genderqueeries.tumblr.com/titles | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Gender neutral language]] | [[Category:Gender neutral language]] | ||