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* '''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.
* '''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.
 


===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.
*'''Ancestral land, homeland.''' Neutral alternative to motherland and fatherland.
* '''Animal care, farm management, agriculture.''' Neutral alternative to "husbandry".
*'''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/dear audience/guests/friends/people. Ladies, gentlemen and non-binary friends.''' Neutral, inclusive, alternatives to "ladies & gentlemen".
*'''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.
*'''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.
*'''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".
* '''Laryngeal/larynx protrusion.''' Neutral alternative to "Adam's apple".
* '''Latine.''' Neutral alternative to latina and latino.
*'''Latine.''' Neutral alternative to latina and latino.
* '''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.
* '''Parenthood/Kinship, childbearing parenthood.''' Neutral and more extensive alternatives to motherhood and fatherhood.
*'''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.
* '''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.
* '''Quality of work.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for workmanship.
*'''Quality of work.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for workmanship.
* '''Realm, crownland, monarchy.''' Neutral alternatives for queendom and kingdom.
*'''Realm, crownland, monarchy.''' Neutral alternatives for queendom and kingdom.
* '''Risk-taking/high-stakes/daring diplomacy/politics/negotiation.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for brinkmanship.
*'''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.
*'''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.
*'''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, camradeship, fellowship, kinship, community.''' Neutral and more extensive alternatives to sisterhood and brotherhood.
*'''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.
* '''Sporting conduct, fair play, athletic integrity, fairness.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for sportsmanship.
*'''Sporting conduct, fair play, athletic integrity, fairness.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for sportsmanship.
* '''Spouses, married.''' Neutral alternatives to "husband & wife", husbands and wifes.
*'''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.
*'''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.
*'''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.'' [http://genderqueeries.tumblr.com/titles http://genderqueeries.tumblr.com/titles]
*"Gender neutral/queer titles." ''Gender Queeries.'' http://genderqueeries.tumblr.com/titles


==References==
==References==
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