Gender neutral language in English: Difference between revisions

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    * '''Abbist.''' Gender neutral term for abbot/abbess.
    * '''Abbist.''' Gender neutral term for abbot/abbess.
    * '''Bartender''' or '''Bar tender.''' Standard gender neutral term for barman or barmaid.
    * '''Bartender''' or '''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.
    * '''Brewmaker/Brewer/Brew leader.''' Neutral alternatives to brewmistress and brewmaster.
    * '''Camera operator/Camera worker/Camera person/Filmer/Photographer.''' Standard gender neutral alternatives for cameraman/camerawoman.
    * '''Camera operator/Camera worker/Camera person/Filmer/Photographer.''' Standard gender neutral alternatives for cameraman/camerawoman.
    * '''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/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/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.
    * '''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.
    * '''Lunch/dining/meal staff/server/preparer.''' Gender neutral alternatives to "lunch lady".
    * '''Crafter/Craftsperson.''' Neutral alternatives to craftswoman and craftsman.
    * '''Drag artist/Drag majesty (drag ⇄ dressed as a gender).''' Gender neutral and more extensive alternative terms for drag queen/king.
    * '''Doorkeeper.''' Neutral word for doorwoman and doorman.
    * '''Drag artist/Drag performer/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.