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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=Tiz|meaning2=A gender-neutral replacement for ma'am/sir, from Citizen.}}
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.
* Friend; neutral, very informal.
* 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.
*Mx.; neutral, used similar to Mr. Mrs. or Ms. Pronounced [mɪks].
*'Surname'/'Initial.' 'Surname'; Just the surname or the first name's inital followed by the surname.


===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
! Gender inclusive (could be masculine or feminine)
! Nonbinary
! Specifically nonbinary
|-
|-
| Young person
| Young person
| Child, kid, baby, infant, teen, teenager, tween, young person, youth
| Girl, maiden
| Girl, maiden
| Boy, lad
| Boy, lad
| Child, kid, infant, teen, teenager, tween, young person, youth
| Enby
| Enby
|-
|-
| Adult person
| Adult person
| Adult, gentlebeing, gentleperson, grownup
| Woman, gal, lady
| Woman, gal, lady
| Man, guy, gentleman
| Man, guy, gentleman
| Adult, gentlebeing, gentleperson, grownup
| 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
| Being, human, human being, individual, one, person, somebody, someone
| Enby
| Enby
|-
|Descriptive
|Human, humane
|Feminine, womanly, girly, female, gynous
|Masculine, manly, boyish, male, androus
|Non-binary, inter, androgynous, neutral
|}
|}
(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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* '''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."
* '''Soul Mate.''' "Neutral, slightly cheesy, implies belief in soul mates."<ref name="titles queeries" /> Implies monogamy.
* '''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===


* '''Abbist.''' Gender neutral term for abbot/abbess.
* '''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''' 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.
* '''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.
* '''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.
* '''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.
*'''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.
* '''Crafter/Craftsperson.''' Neutral alternatives to craftswoman and craftsman.
* '''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 performer/Drag majesty/Drag monarch (drag ⇄ dressed as a gender).''' Gender neutral and more extensive alternative terms for drag queen/king.
* '''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/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).
* '''Headteacher/Head of school.''' Neutral alternatives for headmaster and headmistress.
* '''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/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.
* '''Hotell assistant.''' Neutral alternative to bellgirl and bellboy.
* '''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/Mail deliverer/Postal worker/Postperson/Post deliverer/Deliverer.''' Gender neutral alternatives to mailman/mailwoman.
*'''Mailperson, mail deliverer, postal worker, postperson, post deliverer, deliverer.''' Gender neutral alternatives to mailman/mailwoman.
*'''Midspouse.''' Gender-neutral alternative to midwife.
*'''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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* '''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.
* '''Property owner/Land owner/Landperson/Landlord.''' Neutral alternative to landlady/landlord.
* '''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.
* '''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.
* '''Stunt performer/Stuntperson/Stunt-double.''' Standard gender neutral alternatives to stuntman and stuntwoman.
* '''Strategist, gamer, tactician.''' Neutral alternatives to gamesman.
* '''Swordsperson, swordfighter.''' Neutral alternatives for swordswoman and swordsman.
* '''Stunt performer, stuntperson, stunt-double.''' Standard gender neutral alternatives to stuntman and stuntwoman.
* '''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.
* '''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.
* '''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.
* '''Brunet/Brown-haired.''' Neutral alternatives to brunette.
*'''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.
* '''Cave dweller.''' Neutral alternative to caveman/cavewoman.
*'''Brunet/Brown-haired.''' Neutral alternatives to brunette.
* '''Chestfeeding/Bodyfeeding.''' Neutral and more extensive alternatives to breastfeeding.
*'''Cave dweller.''' Neutral alternative to caveman/cavewoman.
* '''Companion.''' Status- and gender-neutral word for someone's accompanying person.
*'''Chestfeeding/Bodyfeeding.''' Neutral and more extensive alternatives to breastfeeding.
* '''Company.''' Status- and gender-neutral word for someone's accompanying person.
*'''Companion.''' Status- and gender-neutral word for someone's accompanying person.
* '''Craftship'''. Neutral word for craftmanship.
*'''Company.''' Status- and gender-neutral word for someone's accompanying person.
* '''E-person/E-kid.''' Neutral words for e-girl and e-boy.
*'''Craftship, craft, artisanry, craft mastery, crafting skill, quality of craft.''' Neutral word for craft(s)manship.
* '''Fanenby.''' Queer, using enby after fanboy or fangirl.<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''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" />
*'''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.''' Neutral alternative to "ladies & gentlemen".
*'''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), buddie(s)/bud.
*'''Homemaker/Housespouse.''' Neutral alternatives for housewife and househusband.
* '''Humankind.''' Neutral alternative for mankind.
*'''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).
* '''J. Doe, Jay Doe.''' Gender-neutral alternatives for Jane Doe and John Doe.
*'''Horse riding skill/expertise, equestrian skill/expertise.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for horsemanship.
* '''Latine.''' Neutral alternative to latina and latino.
*'''Humankind.''' Neutral alternative for mankind.
* '''Parenthood/Kinship, childbearing parenthood.''' Neutral and more extensive alternatives to motherhood and fatherhood.
*'''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".
*'''Latine.''' Neutral alternative to latina and latino.
*'''Middle person, mediator.''' Neutral alternatives to middle man.
*'''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.
* '''Realm/Crownland.''' Neutral alternatives for queendom and kingdom.
*'''Penship, handwriting skill/craft, quality of handwriting, mastery of handwriting.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for penmanship.
* '''Schoolchild, schoolkid, pupil, student, scholar.''' Neutral alternatives for schoolgirl and schoolboy.
*'''Performance skills/artistry, stage presence, theatrics.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for showmanship.
* '''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".
*'''Political skill, diplomancy, diplomatic skill, governance expertise.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for statesmanship.
* '''Siblinghood/Camradeship/Fellowship/Kinship/Community.''' Neutral and more extensive alternatives to sisterhood and brotherhood.
*'''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.
* '''Snowperson, snowpal, snowfriend.''' Neutral alternatives for snowman.
*'''Quality of work.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for workmanship.
* '''Spouses/Married.''' Neutral alternatives to "husband & wife", husbands and wifes.
*'''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.
*'''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".
*'''Siblinghood, camradeship, fellowship, kinship, community.''' Neutral and more extensive alternatives to sisterhood and brotherhood.
*'''Snowperson, snowpal, snowfriend.''' Neutral alternatives for snowman.
*'''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.
* '''The average person, the common person.''' Neutral alternatives for the common man/woman.
*'''Sword fighting, sword mastership, sword mastery, sword skill.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for swordsmanship.
* '''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.
*'''The average person, the common person.''' Neutral alternatives for the common man/woman.
* '''Wedding entourage/Respective entourages.''' Neutral alternatives to bridesmaids and/or groomsmen. One person in an entourage is called attendant/associate.
*'''Psyching, artifice.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for gamesmanship.
* '''Wedding usher.''' Neutral, alternative to bridesmaid or groomsman.
*'''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.
* '''Widowed person/Wid/Surviving spouse.''' Neutral alternatives to widow and widower.
*'''Wedding entourage/Respective entourages.''' Neutral alternatives to bridesmaids and/or groomsmen. One person in an entourage is called attendant/associate.
* '''Winger/Wingfriend.''' Neutral alternative to wingman.
*'''Widowed person/Wid/Surviving spouse.''' Neutral alternatives to widow and widower.
* '''Workpower, workforce, team strength, humanpower, labour, labour power, peoplepower.''' Neutral alternatives to manpower and womanpower.
*'''Winger/Wingfriend.''' Neutral alternative to wingman.
*'''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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