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'''Meaning:''' This title stands for non-binary.   
'''Meaning:''' This title stands for non-binary.   


'''History:''' The acronym came before the word "enby." [ can someone fill in more info here ]
'''History:''' The acronym came before the word "enby."


'''Rationale:''' There are many reasons a non-binary person may "come out" publicly. Some of us choose to do so in an effort to normalize gender diversity. The word "enby" was coined as a result of the pronunciation of the acronym "NB" for "non-binary," just like "okay" followed "OK."  Like many other titles, such as "Mx." or "Ind.," this title serves as a mechanism to educate folks about the existence of a non-binary gender spectrum.  It is natural to identify ourselves using the word which was coined for our sake.  
'''Rationale:''' There are many reasons a non-binary person may "come out" publicly. Some of us choose to do so in an effort to normalize gender diversity. The word "enby" was coined as a result of the pronunciation of the acronym "NB" for "non-binary," just like "okay" followed "OK."  Like many other titles, such as "Mx." or "Ind.," this title serves as a mechanism to educate folks about the existence of a non-binary gender spectrum.  It is natural to identify ourselves using the word which was coined for our sake.