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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." | ||
* ''' | * '''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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* '''Abbist.''' Gender neutral term for abbot/abbess. | * '''Abbist.''' Gender neutral term for abbot/abbess. | ||
* '''Athlete, sportsperson.''' Neutral alternatives for sportswoman and sportsman. | * '''Athlete, sportsperson.''' Neutral alternatives for sportswoman and sportsman. | ||
* '''Bartender''' | * '''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. | ||
* '''Brewmaker | * '''Brewmaker, brewer, brew leader.''' Neutral alternatives to brewmistress and brewmaster. | ||
* '''Camera operator | * '''Camera operator, camera worker, camera person, filmer, photographer.''' Standard gender neutral alternatives for cameraman/camerawoman. | ||
* '''Chairperson | * '''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 | * '''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 | *'''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. | ||
* ''' | * '''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 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 | * '''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 | * '''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 | * '''Host, welcomer.''' Neutral alternatives to hostess/host. | ||
* '''Horse rider | * '''Horse rider, equestrian.''' Standard gender neutral term for horseman or horsewoman. | ||
* '''Hotell assistant.''' Neutral alternative to bellgirl and bellboy. | * '''Hotell assistant.''' Neutral alternative to bellgirl and bellboy. | ||
* '''Imperial majesty.''' Neutral alternative to emperor and empress. | * '''Imperial majesty.''' Neutral alternative to emperor and empress. | ||
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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 | *'''Mailperson, mail deliverer, postal worker, postperson, post deliverer, deliverer.''' Gender neutral alternatives to mailman/mailwoman. | ||
*'''Merperson, merfolk.''' Neutral alternative to mermaid/merman. | *'''Merperson, merfolk.''' Neutral alternative to mermaid/merman. | ||
*'''Midspouse, pregnancy-caretaker, childbirth-caretaker.''' Gender-neutral alternatives to midwife. | *'''Midspouse, pregnancy-caretaker, childbirth-caretaker.''' Gender-neutral alternatives to midwife. | ||
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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 | * '''Property owner, land owner, landperson, landlord.''' Neutral alternative 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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* '''Sewer, tailor.''' Gender neutral alternative for "seamstress". | * '''Sewer, tailor.''' Gender neutral alternative for "seamstress". | ||
* '''Spokesperson.''' Neutral term for spokeswoman and spokesman. | * '''Spokesperson.''' Neutral term for spokeswoman and spokesman. | ||
* '''Stunt performer | * '''Stunt performer, stuntperson, stunt-double.''' Standard gender neutral alternatives to stuntman and stuntwoman. | ||
* '''Swordsperson, swordfighter.''' Neutral alternatives for swordswoman and swordsman. | * '''Swordsperson, 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> 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. | ||
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* '''Babyfeeding milk.''' Neutral alternative to breast milk and mother's milk. | * '''Babyfeeding milk.''' Neutral alternative to breast milk and mother's milk. | ||
* '''Bach | * '''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. | ||
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* '''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''' | * '''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-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 | * '''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 | * '''Friend of Honor, person of Honor.''' Neutral alternative word for Maid of Honor and Bestman. | ||
* '''Frontperson | * '''Frontperson, lead, bandleader.''' Neutral alternatives to frontwoman/frontman. | ||
* '''Garbage collector | * '''Garbage collector, garbage person.''' Neutral alternatives to garbage woman and garbage man. | ||
* '''Handyperson | * '''Handyperson, handyworker, fixer.''' Neutral alternatives to handyman and handywoman. | ||
* '''Honored/Dear audience/guests/friends/people.''' Neutral alternative to "ladies & gentlemen". | * '''Honored/Dear audience/guests/friends/people.''' Neutral alternative to "ladies & gentlemen". | ||
* '''Homemaker/Housespouse.''' Neutral alternatives for housewife and househusband. | * '''Homemaker/Housespouse.''' Neutral alternatives for housewife and househusband. | ||
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* '''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 | * '''Penship, (hand)writing skill/craft, quality of (hand)writing, mastery of (hand)writing.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for penmanship. | ||
* '''Political skill, diplomancy, diplomatic skill, governance expertise.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for statesmanship. | |||
* '''Quality of work.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for workmanship. | |||
* '''Realm, crownland, monarchy.''' Neutral alternatives for queendom and kingdom. | |||
* '''Schoolchild, schoolkid, pupil, student, scholar.''' Neutral alternatives for schoolgirl and schoolboy. | * '''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". | * '''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 | * '''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. | ||
* '''Spouses | * '''Sporting conduct, fair play, athletic integrity, fairness.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for sportmanship. | ||
* '''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 swordmanship. | |||
* '''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. | ||
* '''Trickery, scheming, artifice.''' Neutral non-male-generalizing alternatives for gamemanship. | |||
* '''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. | ||