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* '''I’m their mother.''' Rephrasing to communicate the relationship by naming the title of the speaker.
* '''I’m their parent/mother/father.''' Rephrasing to communicate the relationship by naming the title of the speaker.
* '''Dizygotic twin, non-identical twin, biovular twin, two-egg twins.''' Neutral alternative to "fraternal twin".


* '''Bitsy.''' Non-standard [[genderqueer]] term for a very young person.<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Bitsy.''' Non-standard [[genderqueer]] term for a very young person.<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Charge.''' Standard gender neutral word for a person in the care of another, often one's child.
*'''Charge.''' Standard gender neutral word for a person in the care of another, often one's child.
* '''Dependent.''' A person who relies on another-- usually a family member who may or may not be their parent-- for financial support; this is most often used as a standard gender-neutral word for a child too young to work. Formal.
*'''Dependent.''' A person who relies on another-- usually a family member who may or may not be their parent-- for financial support; this is most often used as a standard gender-neutral word for a child too young to work. Formal.
* '''Enby.''' From "NB (nonbinary)", a nonbinary equivalent of the words "boy" and "girl." However, some adults call themselves enbies.<ref>''[https://web.archive.org/web/20210717090737/https://gendercensus.com/post/620965788841558016/on-enby-and-age On “enby” and age]'', 15 June 2020, [https://gendercensus.com Gender Census]</ref>
*'''Enby.''' From "NB (nonbinary)", a nonbinary equivalent of the words "boy" and "girl." However, some adults call themselves enbies.<ref>''[https://web.archive.org/web/20210717090737/https://gendercensus.com/post/620965788841558016/on-enby-and-age On “enby” and age]'', 15 June 2020, [https://gendercensus.com Gender Census]</ref>
* '''Get.''' Poetic language for offspring.
*'''Get.''' Poetic language for offspring.
* '''Little one.''' Neutral word for a very young child or young offspring.
*'''Little one.''' Neutral word for a very young child or young offspring.
* '''Minor.''' Standard gender-neutral word for a person under the legal age of consent.
*'''Minor.''' Standard gender-neutral word for a person under the legal age of consent.
* '''Nesser.''' Non-standard genderqueer term for "daughter/son".<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Nesser.''' Non-standard genderqueer term for "daughter/son".<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Offspring.''' Neutral, standard word, but not usually used for people, except in legal language.
*'''Offspring.''' Neutral, standard word, but not usually used for people, except in legal language.
* '''Oldest/First-born.''' Neutral, a way of speaking of one's offspring by saying "my oldest" or "first-born", rather than saying "my daughter/son."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Oldest/First-born.''' Neutral, a way of speaking of one's offspring by saying "my oldest" or "first-born", rather than saying "my daughter/son."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Progeny.''' Neutral, means offspring.
*'''Progeny.''' Neutral, means offspring.
* '''Second-born.''' Neutral, a way of speaking of one's offspring by saying "my second-born," rather than saying "my daughter/son." Also works for middle-, third-, fourth-, fifth-born etc. <ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Second-born.''' Neutral, a way of speaking of one's offspring by saying "my second-born," rather than saying "my daughter/son." Also works for middle-, third-, fourth-, fifth-born etc. <ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Scion.''' Neutral, means offspring.
*'''Scion.''' Neutral, means offspring.
* '''Spawn.''' Neutral, means offspring.
*'''Spawn.''' Neutral, means offspring.
* '''Sprog.''' Neutral, crude word for a young person.<ref name="titles queeries" /><ref name="Lane-glossary" />
*'''Sprog.''' Neutral, crude word for a young person.<ref name="titles queeries" /><ref name="Lane-glossary" />
* '''Youth.''' Neutral, poetic word for a young person, but usually implied to be male.
*'''Youth.''' Neutral, poetic word for a young person, but usually implied to be male.
* '''Young.''' Neutral, standard word for offspring, but not usually used for people ("my young.")
*'''Young.''' Neutral, standard word for offspring, but not usually used for people ("my young.")
* '''Youngest/Last-born.''' Neutral, a way of speaking of one's offspring by saying "my youngest" or "last-born" rather than saying "my daughter/son."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Youngest/Last-born.''' Neutral, a way of speaking of one's offspring by saying "my youngest" or "last-born" rather than saying "my daughter/son."<ref name="titles queeries" />


* '''One of my twins.''' Neutral, a way of speaking of one's offspring, if they’re a twin or triplet.
*'''One of my twins.''' Neutral, a way of speaking of one's offspring, if they’re a twin or triplet.


* '''Young one.''' Neutral, poetic. Alternatively: young'un.
*'''Young one.''' Neutral, poetic. Alternatively: young'un.
* '''Young person.''' Neutral, standard, formal.
*'''Young person.''' Neutral, standard, formal.
* '''Ward.''' Standard gender-neutral word for a person, usually a child, under the care of an adult, who may or may not be their parent. Formal.
*'''Ward.''' Standard gender-neutral word for a person, usually a child, under the care of an adult, who may or may not be their parent. Formal.


====Aunt/Uncle====
==== Aunt/Uncle====


Standard English doesn't have a gender neutral word for one's parent's sibling. People have created some words to fill this lexical gap, but they are still uncommon words.
Standard English doesn't have a gender neutral word for one's parent's sibling. People have created some words to fill this lexical gap, but they are still uncommon words.
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|word2=Pibling|meaning2=Neutral alternative for one's parent’s sibling.|ref2=[https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/04/a-guide-to-inclusive-gender-neutral-family-terms/]}}
|word2=Pibling|meaning2=Neutral alternative for one's parent’s sibling.|ref2=[https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/04/a-guide-to-inclusive-gender-neutral-family-terms/]}}


* '''Avaunt.''' It derives from the roots of both "aunt" and "uncle", the anglo-French "aunte" and the Latin "avunculus".
*'''Avaunt.''' It derives from the roots of both "aunt" and "uncle", the anglo-French "aunte" and the Latin "avunculus".
* '''Bibi.''' "Queer, based on the B in NB [nonbinary], similar to Titi/Zizi."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Bibi.''' "Queer, based on the B in NB [nonbinary], similar to Titi/Zizi."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Cousin.''' "Neutral, as sometimes people say aunt/uncle for parents’ cousins, or much older cousins."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Cousin.''' "Neutral, as sometimes people say aunt/uncle for parents’ cousins, or much older cousins."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Nibi.''' Combination of Nini and Bibi, based on NB.
*'''Nibi.''' Combination of Nini and Bibi, based on NB.
* '''Entle.''' "Non-standard alternative that combines the sounds of ''aunt'' and ''uncle'' in a single word."<ref>[https://overexplainingautistic.tumblr.com/post/172886551884/gender-neutral-variant-of-auntuncle?is_related_post=1 Gender neutral variant of aunt/uncle] by Over Explaining Autistic [https://web.archive.org/web/20201030111225/https://overexplainingautistic.tumblr.com/post/172886551884/gender-neutral-variant-of-auntuncle?is_related_post=1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>
*'''Entle.''' "Non-standard alternative that combines the sounds of ''aunt'' and ''uncle'' in a single word."<ref>[https://overexplainingautistic.tumblr.com/post/172886551884/gender-neutral-variant-of-auntuncle?is_related_post=1 Gender neutral variant of aunt/uncle] by Over Explaining Autistic [https://web.archive.org/web/20201030111225/https://overexplainingautistic.tumblr.com/post/172886551884/gender-neutral-variant-of-auntuncle?is_related_post=1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>
* '''Nini.''' "Queer, based on the N in NB, similar to Titi/Zizi."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Nini.''' "Queer, based on the N in NB, similar to Titi/Zizi."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Ommer.''' Non-standard genderqueer term for "aunt/uncle".
*'''Ommer.''' Non-standard genderqueer term for "aunt/uncle".
*'''Oggy.''' Non-standard genderqueer/nonbinary term for parents sibling.
*'''Oggy.''' Non-standard genderqueer/nonbinary term for parents sibling.
* '''Titi.''' "Neutral, from the Spanish for Aunt (Tia) and Uncle (Tio). (however, it is often a diminuative of aunt.) Tie is also gaining popularity the neutral e becoming more prevalent in casual Spanish. "<ref name="titles queeries" /> "Titi" also happens to be a vulgar Filipino term for penis.{{Citation needed}}
* '''Titi.''' "Neutral, from the Spanish for Aunt (Tia) and Uncle (Tio). (however, it is often a diminuative of aunt.) Tie is also gaining popularity the neutral e becoming more prevalent in casual Spanish. "<ref name="titles queeries" /> "Titi" also happens to be a vulgar Filipino term for penis.{{Citation needed}}
* '''Zizi.''' "Neutral, from the Italian for Aunt (Zia) and Uncle (Zio). (Note: zizi is also a French children’s ‘cute’ word for penis.)"<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Zizi.''' "Neutral, from the Italian for Aunt (Zia) and Uncle (Zio). (Note: zizi is also a French children’s ‘cute’ word for penis.)"<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Untie/Unty.''' "Queer, combination of uncle and auntie/aunty."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Untie/Unty.''' "Queer, combination of uncle and auntie/aunty."<ref name="titles queeries" />


====Niece/Nephew====
====Niece/Nephew ====


Standard English doesn't have a gender neutral word for one's sibling's child. People have created some words to fill this lexical gap, but they are still uncommon words.
Standard English doesn't have a gender neutral word for one's sibling's child. People have created some words to fill this lexical gap, but they are still uncommon words.
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* '''Chibling.''' "Neutral, the children of your sibling."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Chibling.''' "Neutral, the children of your sibling."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Cousin.''' "Neutral, as sometimes people say niece/nephew for cousins’ children, or much younger cousins."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Cousin.''' "Neutral, as sometimes people say niece/nephew for cousins’ children, or much younger cousins."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Nespring.''' A mix of ''offspring'' and the Latin word ''nepos'', from which both ''niece'' and ''nephew'' are derived.
*'''Nespring.''' A mix of ''offspring'' and the Latin word ''nepos'', from which both ''niece'' and ''nephew'' are derived.
* '''Nepos.''' The Latin word ''nepos'', from which both ''niece'' and ''nephew'' are derived. Which is the same word nepotism is derived from.
*'''Nepos.''' The Latin word ''nepos'', from which both ''niece'' and ''nephew'' are derived. Which is the same word nepotism is derived from.
* '''Neve.''' Middle English word from which ''niece'' and ''nephew'' are derived.  
*'''Neve.''' Middle English word from which ''niece'' and ''nephew'' are derived.
* '''Neave.''' Alternate form of ''neve.'' (See above.)  
*'''Neave.''' Alternate form of ''neve.'' (See above.)
* '''Nevod.''' Old French for nephew from which ''neve'' was derived.
*'''Nevod.''' Old French for nephew from which ''neve'' was derived.
* '''Neveu.''' Alternate form of ''nevod.''
*'''Neveu.''' Alternate form of ''nevod.''
* '''Nepots.''' Reconstructed Proto-Italic term from which ''nepos'' was derived.
*'''Nepots.''' Reconstructed Proto-Italic term from which ''nepos'' was derived.
* '''Niecew.''' "Queer, mixture of niece and nephew."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Niecew.''' "Queer, mixture of niece and nephew."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Nieph.''' "Queer, mixture of niece and nephew."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Nieph.''' "Queer, mixture of niece and nephew."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Niephling.''' Neutral, mixture of niece, nephew, and sibling. <ref>Jed Hartman. "nibling, niephling, niefling, etc" Oct. 27, 2008. ''Neology'' (blog)https://www.kith.org/journals/neology/2008/10/nibling_niephling_niefling_etc.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230609233607/https://www.kith.org/journals/neology/2008/10/nibling_niephling_niefling_etc.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>
*'''Niephling.''' Neutral, mixture of niece, nephew, and sibling. <ref>Jed Hartman. "nibling, niephling, niefling, etc" Oct. 27, 2008. ''Neology'' (blog)https://www.kith.org/journals/neology/2008/10/nibling_niephling_niefling_etc.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230609233607/https://www.kith.org/journals/neology/2008/10/nibling_niephling_niefling_etc.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>
* '''Nephling.''' Neutral, mixture of nephew and sibling.
*'''Nephling.''' Neutral, mixture of nephew and sibling.
* '''Nibling.''' Neutral, mixture of niece, nephew, and sibling.
*'''Nibling.''' Neutral, mixture of niece, nephew, and sibling.
* '''Nephiece.''' "Queer, mixture of nephew and niece."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Nephiece.''' "Queer, mixture of nephew and niece."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Sibkid.''' "Neutral, short for sibling’s kid."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Sibkid.''' "Neutral, short for sibling’s kid."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Niephew.''' "A mixture of niece and nephew."<ref name="Lang">{{Cite web |title=Cory Booker: Nonbinary ‘Niephew’ Taught Me How to Be Trans Ally |last=Lang |first=Nico |work=out.com |date=21 August 2019 |access-date=9 June 2020 |url= https://www.out.com/politics/2019/8/21/cory-booker-nonbinary-niephew-taught-me-how-be-trans-ally|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331003845/https://www.out.com/politics/2019/8/21/cory-booker-nonbinary-niephew-taught-me-how-be-trans-ally |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref>
* '''Niephew.''' "A mixture of niece and nephew."<ref name="Lang">{{Cite web |title=Cory Booker: Nonbinary ‘Niephew’ Taught Me How to Be Trans Ally |last=Lang |first=Nico |work=out.com |date=21 August 2019 |access-date=9 June 2020 |url= https://www.out.com/politics/2019/8/21/cory-booker-nonbinary-niephew-taught-me-how-be-trans-ally|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331003845/https://www.out.com/politics/2019/8/21/cory-booker-nonbinary-niephew-taught-me-how-be-trans-ally |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref>


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|word1 = Grandparent|meaning1 = Neutral, formal.|ref1 = <ref name="titles queeries" />}}
|word1 = Grandparent|meaning1 = Neutral, formal.|ref1 = <ref name="titles queeries" />}}


* '''Bibi.''' "Queer, based on the B in NB, similar to nana and papa."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Bibi.''' "Queer, based on the B in NB, similar to nana and papa."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Grandwa.''' "Queer, based on grandma and grandpa."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Grandwa.''' "Queer, based on grandma and grandpa."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Grandy.'''' "Neutral, short for Grandparent, Grandma or Grandpa."<ref name="titles queeries" /><ref name="Lane-glossary" />
* '''Grandy.'''' "Neutral, short for Grandparent, Grandma or Grandpa."<ref name="titles queeries" /><ref name="Lane-glossary" />
* '''Nini.''' "Queer, based on the N in NB, similar to nana and papa."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Nini.''' "Queer, based on the N in NB, similar to nana and papa."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Gran'''. Short for grandparent, grandmother, or grandfather. Has feminine connotations.
*'''Gran'''. Short for grandparent, grandmother, or grandfather. Has feminine connotations.


====Sibling====
====Sibling ====


Gender-neutral or genderqueer words for sibling.
Gender-neutral or genderqueer words for sibling.
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|word2 = Sib | meaning2 = Short for sibling, equivalent of ''bro'' or ''sis''.|word3=Younger/Little sibling, older/big sibling|meaning3=Neutral equivalent to younger/little brother/sister and older/big brother/sister}}
|word2 = Sib | meaning2 = Short for sibling, equivalent of ''bro'' or ''sis''.|word3=Younger/Little sibling, older/big sibling|meaning3=Neutral equivalent to younger/little brother/sister and older/big brother/sister}}


* '''Emmer.''' Non-standard genderqueer term for sibling.
*'''Emmer.''' Non-standard genderqueer term for sibling.
* '''Sibster.''' "Queer, combination of sibling and sister."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Sibster.''' "Queer, combination of sibling and sister."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Sibter.''' "Queer, combination of sibling and brother."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Sibter.''' "Queer, combination of sibling and brother."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''my twin.''' Standard & gender neutral, for twins.
*'''my twin.''' Standard & gender neutral, for twins.


====Partner====
====Partner ====


Gender-inclusive or genderqueer words for tentative romantic and sexual partners (as in girlfriend, boyfriend, or date) as well as permanent ones (as in wife, husband, or spouse).
Gender-inclusive or genderqueer words for tentative romantic and sexual partners (as in girlfriend, boyfriend, or date) as well as permanent ones (as in wife, husband, or spouse).
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* '''Beau.''' Less gendered than boyfriend, but does have a somewhat masculine connotation. The French word for handsome. Has been used to mean suitor, admirer, fiancé, or escort to a social gathering.
* '''Beau.''' Less gendered than boyfriend, but does have a somewhat masculine connotation. The French word for handsome. Has been used to mean suitor, admirer, fiancé, or escort to a social gathering.


* '''Birlfriend.''' "Queer, mix of boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" /> [[Birl]] is also a particular gender identity.
*'''Birlfriend.''' "Queer, mix of boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" /> [[Birl]] is also a particular gender identity.
* '''We’re dating.''' Describes the stage of romantic involvement.
*'''We’re dating.''' Describes the stage of romantic involvement.
* '''Honey.''' An endearment often used in a romantic context.
*'''Honey.''' An endearment often used in a romantic context.
* '''Boo.''' From "beau". Originated in African American English, but now used more widely.
*'''Boo.''' From "beau". Originated in African American English, but now used more widely.
* '''Bothfriend.''' "Queer, for [[bigender]] or [[androgynous]] people."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Bothfriend.''' "Queer, for [[bigender]] or [[androgynous]] people."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Boygirlfriend.''' "Queer, for bigender or androgynous people."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Boygirlfriend.''' "Queer, for bigender or androgynous people."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Cuddle Buddy.''' "Neutral, cheesy."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Cuddle Buddy.''' "Neutral, cheesy."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Darling.''' Neutral, a general term of affection, similar to sweetheart but not antiquated.
* '''Darling.''' Neutral, a general term of affection, similar to sweetheart but not antiquated.
* '''Datefriend.''' "Neutral, the person you are dating, but fitting the boyfriend/girlfriend pattern."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Datefriend.''' "Neutral, the person you are dating, but fitting the boyfriend/girlfriend pattern."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Datemate.''' "Neutral, a rhyming version of datefriend, the person you are dating."<ref name="titles queeries" /><ref name="Lane-glossary" />
*'''Datemate.''' "Neutral, a rhyming version of datefriend, the person you are dating."<ref name="titles queeries" /><ref name="Lane-glossary" />
* '''Enbyfriend.''' "Queer, based on boyfriend and girfriend. (note: enby comes from NB, non-binary)."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Enbyfriend.''' "Queer, based on boyfriend and girfriend. (note: enby comes from NB, non-binary)."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Feyfriend.''' Queer, due to the implications of "fey."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Feyfriend.''' Queer, due to the implications of "fey."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Genderfriend.''' "Queer, based on boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Genderfriend.''' "Queer, based on boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Girlboyfriend.''' "Queer, for bigender or androgynous people."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Girlboyfriend.''' "Queer, for bigender or androgynous people."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''[name]friend.''' "Queer, based on girlfriend and boyfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''[name]friend.''' "Queer, based on girlfriend and boyfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Paramour.''' "Neutral, someone you are having a sexual relationship with."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Paramour.''' "Neutral, someone you are having a sexual relationship with."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Personfriend.''' "Neutral, leaning towards queer, based on boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Personfriend.''' "Neutral, leaning towards queer, based on boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Theyfriend/Themfriend.''' "Neutral, based on a combination of pronouns and boyfriend and girlfriend."
*'''Theyfriend/Themfriend.''' "Neutral, based on a combination of pronouns and boyfriend and girlfriend."
*'''Joyfriend.''' "Neutral, cute, based on girlfriend, boyfriend, and theyfriend. <ref>https://realtransfacts.tumblr.com/post/187145281108/enbyfriend-theyfriend-joyfriend [https://web.archive.org/web/20201028030138/https://realtransfacts.tumblr.com/post/187145281108/enbyfriend-theyfriend-joyfriend Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|user=ThatBoyYouLike|number=1162219438667472898|title=If your partner is non-binary you got a joyfriend|date=15 August 2019}}</ref>
*'''Joyfriend.''' "Neutral, cute, based on girlfriend, boyfriend, and theyfriend. <ref>https://realtransfacts.tumblr.com/post/187145281108/enbyfriend-theyfriend-joyfriend [https://web.archive.org/web/20201028030138/https://realtransfacts.tumblr.com/post/187145281108/enbyfriend-theyfriend-joyfriend Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|user=ThatBoyYouLike|number=1162219438667472898|title=If your partner is non-binary you got a joyfriend|date=15 August 2019}}</ref>
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|word3 = Significant Other (SO)|meaning3 = Neutral, quite formal. Implies monogamy.|ref3 = <ref name="titles queeries" />}}
|word3 = Significant Other (SO)|meaning3 = Neutral, quite formal. Implies monogamy.|ref3 = <ref name="titles queeries" />}}


* '''Birlfriend.''' "Queer, mix of boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" /> [[Birl]] is also a particular gender identity.
*'''Birlfriend.''' "Queer, mix of boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" /> [[Birl]] is also a particular gender identity.
* '''Boifriend.''' "Queer, [[boi]] is a particular gender identity."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Boifriend.''' "Queer, [[boi]] is a particular gender identity."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Boofriend.''' "Neutral, playing off of 'Boo' (above)." Great cute option!
*'''Boofriend.''' "Neutral, playing off of 'Boo' (above)." Great cute option!
* '''Bothfriend.''' "Queer, for [[bigender]] or [[androgynous]] people."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Bothfriend.''' "Queer, for [[bigender]] or [[androgynous]] people."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Boygirlfriend.''' "Queer, for bigender or androgynous people."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Boygirlfriend.''' "Queer, for bigender or androgynous people."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Companion.''' "Neutral, reference to Doctor Who’s companions, or Firefly’s Companions."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Companion.''' "Neutral, reference to Doctor Who’s companions, or Firefly’s Companions."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Cuddle Buddy.''' "Neutral, cheesy."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Cuddle Buddy.''' "Neutral, cheesy."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Darling.''' Neutral, a general term of affection, similar to sweetheart but not antiquated.
*'''Darling.''' Neutral, a general term of affection, similar to sweetheart but not antiquated.
* '''Datemate.''' Queer, for nonbinary people.
*'''Datemate.''' Queer, for nonbinary people.
* '''Enbyfriend.''' "Queer, based on boyfriend and girfriend. (note: enby comes from NB, non-binary)."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Enbyfriend.''' "Queer, based on boyfriend and girfriend. (note: enby comes from NB, non-binary)."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Feyfriend.''' Queer, due to the implications of "fey."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Feyfriend.''' Queer, due to the implications of "fey."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Genderfriend.''' "Queer, based on boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Genderfriend.''' "Queer, based on boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Girlboyfriend.''' "Queer, for bigender or androgynous people."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Girlboyfriend.''' "Queer, for bigender or androgynous people."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Heartfriend.''' Neutral alternative for girlfriend and boyfriend.
*'''Heartfriend.''' Neutral alternative for girlfriend and boyfriend.
* '''Imzadi.''' "Neutral, from Star Trek, a Betazed word similar to beloved."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Imzadi.''' "Neutral, from Star Trek, a Betazed word similar to beloved."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Loveperson.''' "Neutral, a person that you love."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Loveperson.''' "Neutral, a person that you love."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''[name]friend.''' "Queer, based on girlfriend and boyfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''[name]friend.''' "Queer, based on girlfriend and boyfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Other Half.''' "Neutral, informal, and implies monogamy."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Other Half.''' "Neutral, informal, and implies monogamy."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Paramour.''' "Neutral, someone you are having a sexual relationship with."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Paramour.''' "Neutral, someone you are having a sexual relationship with."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Personfriend.''' "Neutral, leaning towards queer, based on boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Personfriend.''' "Neutral, leaning towards queer, based on boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''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.
*'''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" />
* '''Sweetheart.''' "Neutral, cheesy or old-fashioned."<ref name="titles queeries" />
*'''Sweetheart.''' "Neutral, cheesy or old-fashioned."<ref name="titles queeries" />
* '''Theyfriend/Themfriend.''' "Neutral, based on a combination of pronouns and boyfriend and girlfriend."
*'''Theyfriend/Themfriend.''' "Neutral, based on a combination of pronouns and boyfriend and girlfriend."


=====Fiancée/Fiancé=====
=====Fiancée/Fiancé=====
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In addition to the above list of words for significant other.
In addition to the above list of words for significant other.


* '''Betrothed.''' "Neutral, formal."<ref name="titles queeries" /> Usually means an arranged marriage.
*'''Betrothed.''' "Neutral, formal."<ref name="titles queeries" /> Usually means an arranged marriage.
* '''Nearlywed.'''
* '''Nearlywed.'''
* '''Marrier.'''
*'''Marrier.'''
* '''Spouse-to-be.'''
*'''Spouse-to-be.'''
* '''Intended'''. Implies intent to marry.  
* '''Intended'''. Implies intent to marry.
* '''Epoxi'''; neutral, from the French ‘''é''poux’ which means husband/spouse.
*'''Epoxi'''; neutral, from the French ‘''é''poux’ which means husband/spouse.
* '''Fiancé/Fiance'''. While traditionally only used for men, it is becoming more common to use it gender-neutrally, for example: "Matt called his fiancé and told her to come to the office."<ref>{{cite web|title=fiancé | url=https://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=fianc%C3%A9&oldid=62609218|date=26 May 2021 |access-date=28 May 2021|work=Wiktionary, The Free Dictionary.}}</ref><ref name="dict_Fian">{{Cite web |title=Fiancé vs. Fiancée: Which One Is Which? |author= |work=Dictionary.com |date=6 May 2019 |access-date=28 May 2021 |url= https://www.dictionary.com/e/fiance-vs-fiancee/ |quote=there appears to be a growing trend toward using ''fiancé'' as the gender-neutral form for both a man and a woman. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315021523/https://www.dictionary.com/e/fiance-vs-fiancee/ |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref> Can be written "fiance" instead of "fiancé" to make it more neutral.
* '''Fiancé/Fiance'''. While traditionally only used for men, it is becoming more common to use it gender-neutrally, for example: "Matt called his fiancé and told her to come to the office."<ref>{{cite web|title=fiancé | url=https://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=fianc%C3%A9&oldid=62609218|date=26 May 2021 |access-date=28 May 2021|work=Wiktionary, The Free Dictionary.}}</ref><ref name="dict_Fian">{{Cite web |title=Fiancé vs. Fiancée: Which One Is Which? |author= |work=Dictionary.com |date=6 May 2019 |access-date=28 May 2021 |url= https://www.dictionary.com/e/fiance-vs-fiancee/ |quote=there appears to be a growing trend toward using ''fiancé'' as the gender-neutral form for both a man and a woman. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315021523/https://www.dictionary.com/e/fiance-vs-fiancee/ |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref> Can be written "fiance" instead of "fiancé" to make it more neutral.


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In addition to the above list of words for significant other.
In addition to the above list of words for significant other.


* '''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.
*'''Spousey, lovey.''' Endearing, gender-neutral equivalents to hubby/wifey.
* '''Maritial partner.'''
*'''Maritial partner.'''
* '''Newlywed'''
*'''Newlywed'''
*'''Epox;''' neutral, from the French ‘''é''poux’ which means husband/spouse.
*'''Epox;''' neutral, from the French ‘''é''poux’ which means husband/spouse.


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Gender-neutral and genderqueer words for other kinds of family relationships.
Gender-neutral and genderqueer words for other kinds of family relationships.


* '''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. Alternatively "'''Guideparent'''" for secular life-guides.
*'''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.
* '''Parent-in-law.''' Standard gender neutral term for mother-in-law or father-in-law.
*'''Parent-in-law.''' Standard gender neutral term for mother-in-law or father-in-law.
* '''Sibling-in-law.''' Standard gender neutral term for sister-in-law or brother-in-law.
*'''Sibling-in-law.''' Standard gender neutral term for sister-in-law or brother-in-law.
* '''Stepchild.''' Standard gender neutral term for stepdaughter or stepson.
*'''Stepchild.''' Standard gender neutral term for stepdaughter or stepson.
* '''Siblingparent.''' Standard gender neutral term for stepmother or stepfather.
*'''Siblingparent.''' Standard gender neutral term for stepmother or stepfather.
* '''Siblingsibling.''' Standard gender neutral term for stepsister or stepbrother.
*'''Siblingsibling.''' Standard gender neutral term for stepsister or stepbrother.
* '''Stepsibling.''' Standard gender neutral term for stepsister or stepbrother.
*'''Stepsibling.''' Standard gender neutral term for stepsister or stepbrother.


'''Boy/Girl'''
'''Boy/Girl'''


* '''Enby.''' From NB or nonbinary
*'''Enby.''' From NB or nonbinary
* '''Neut.''' as in Neutral
*'''Neut.''' as in Neutral
* '''Null.''' gender is null
* '''Null.''' gender is null
* '''Newt.''' another form of neutral/neut
* '''Newt.''' another form of neutral/neut
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===Professions/Roles===
===Professions/Roles===


* '''Athlete, sportsperson, fair player/competitor, honorable player/competitor.''' Neutral alternatives for sportswoman and sportsman.
*'''Athlete, sportsperson, fair player/competitor, honorable player/competitor.''' Neutral alternatives for sportswoman and sportsman.
* '''Austronaut, cosmonaut, space cadet, space explorer.''' Neutral alternatives to spaceman.
*'''Austronaut, cosmonaut, space cadet, space explorer.''' Neutral alternatives to spaceman.
* '''Bartender/bar tender,''' '''barkeeper.''' Standard gender neutral terms for barman or barmaid.
*'''Bartender/bar tender,''' '''barkeeper.''' Standard gender neutral terms for barman or barmaid.
* '''Trader, barterer.''' Standard gender-neutral terms for barterman.
* '''Trader, barterer.''' Standard gender-neutral terms for barterman.
* '''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.
* '''Craftsperson, crafter, artisan.''' 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 royalty, 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).
* Foreperson, supervisor, site manager, crew leader. Neutral alternatives to foreman.
*Foreperson, supervisor, site manager, crew leader. Neutral alternatives to foreman.
* '''Head of monastary, abbist.''' Gender neutral terms for abbot/abbess.
*'''Head of monastary, abbist.''' Gender neutral terms for abbot/abbess.
* '''Headteacher, head of school.''' Neutral alternatives for headmaster and headmistress.
*'''Headteacher, head of school.''' Neutral alternatives for headmaster and headmistress.
* '''Helm, helmsperson, steerer.''' Neutral alternatives to helmsman.
*'''Helm, helmsperson, steerer.''' Neutral alternatives to helmsman.
* '''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.
* '''Hotel porter, bellhop.''' 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)
* '''Lessor, property owner, land owner, housing provider, landperson, landlord.''' Neutral alternatives to landlady/landlord.
*'''Lessor, property owner, land owner, housing provider, landperson, landlord.''' Neutral alternatives to landlady/landlord.
*'''-ling.''' Gender neutral Old English suffix for someone involved in something. Can be used in place of "-man", "-person" or "-woman" as a suffix for occupation, such as "businessling".<ref>[https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/52135/3-facts-about-english%E2%80%99s-most-adorable-suffix-ling#:~:text=JUST%20A%20GENERAL%20NOUN%2DMAKER,fiction%20meaning%20came%20much%20later https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/52135/3-facts-about-english%E2%80%99s-most-adorable-suffix-ling] [https://web.archive.org/web/20230612053238/https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/52135/3-facts-about-english%E2%80%99s-most-adorable-suffix-ling Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>
*'''-ling.''' Gender neutral Old English suffix for someone involved in something. Can be used in place of "-man", "-person" or "-woman" as a suffix for occupation, such as "businessling".<ref>[https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/52135/3-facts-about-english%E2%80%99s-most-adorable-suffix-ling#:~:text=JUST%20A%20GENERAL%20NOUN%2DMAKER,fiction%20meaning%20came%20much%20later https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/52135/3-facts-about-english%E2%80%99s-most-adorable-suffix-ling] [https://web.archive.org/web/20230612053238/https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/52135/3-facts-about-english%E2%80%99s-most-adorable-suffix-ling Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>
*'''Lumber worker.''' Neutral alternative for lumberjack/lumberjill.
*'''Lumber worker.''' Neutral alternative for lumberjack/lumberjill.
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*'''Midspouse, pregnancy-caretaker, childbirth-caretaker.''' Gender-neutral alternatives to midwife.
*'''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.
* '''Monarch.''' Standard gender neutral term for a king or queen.
* '''Monarch.''' Standard gender neutral term for a king or queen.
* '''Monarch's heir.''' Gender neutral term for crown prince or crown princess.
*'''Monarch's heir.''' Gender neutral term for crown prince or crown princess.
* '''Monastic.''' Gender neutral term for nun/munk/someone who lives a monastary.
*'''Monastic.''' Gender neutral term for nun/munk/someone who lives a monastary.
* '''Movie star''' or '''TV star'''. Standard gender neutral terms for "actor"/"actress", although increasingly the word "actor" is being used regardless of gender,<ref name="Hartzer">{{Cite web |title=Gender Neutral: Actor |last=Hartzer |first=Paul |work=Medium |date=2 January 2020 |access-date=3 July 2020 |url= https://medium.com/@paulhartzer/gender-neutral-actor-90f5ff200f4d|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028190403/https://medium.com/@paulhartzer/gender-neutral-actor-90f5ff200f4d |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref> including by some nonbinary stars such as [[Asia Kate Dillon]].<ref name="Dillon2020">{{Cite web |title='Billions' Star Asia Kate Dillon Calls for SAG Awards to Abolish Gender-Specific Categories (EXCLUSIVE) |last=Dillon |first=Asia Kate |work=Variety |date=10 June 2020 |access-date=3 July 2020 |url= https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/asia-kate-dillon-billions-sag-awards-open-letter-1234630871/#!|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230426183029/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/asia-kate-dillon-billions-sag-awards-open-letter-1234630871/ |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref>
*'''Movie star''' or '''TV star'''. Standard gender neutral terms for "actor"/"actress", although increasingly the word "actor" is being used regardless of gender,<ref name="Hartzer">{{Cite web |title=Gender Neutral: Actor |last=Hartzer |first=Paul |work=Medium |date=2 January 2020 |access-date=3 July 2020 |url= https://medium.com/@paulhartzer/gender-neutral-actor-90f5ff200f4d|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028190403/https://medium.com/@paulhartzer/gender-neutral-actor-90f5ff200f4d |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref> including by some nonbinary stars such as [[Asia Kate Dillon]].<ref name="Dillon2020">{{Cite web |title='Billions' Star Asia Kate Dillon Calls for SAG Awards to Abolish Gender-Specific Categories (EXCLUSIVE) |last=Dillon |first=Asia Kate |work=Variety |date=10 June 2020 |access-date=3 July 2020 |url= https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/asia-kate-dillon-billions-sag-awards-open-letter-1234630871/#!|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230426183029/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/asia-kate-dillon-billions-sag-awards-open-letter-1234630871/ |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref>
* '''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.
* '''Ombud, representative, agent.''' Neutral alternative to ombusman.
* '''Outdoorsperson.''' Neutral alternative to outdoorsman.
*'''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.
*'''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.
* '''Pilot.''' Standard gender neutral term for aviator or aviatrix.
*'''Pilot.''' Standard gender neutral term for aviator or aviatrix.
* '''Police officer''' or '''cop'''. Standard gender neutral terms for policeman or policewoman.
*'''Police officer''' or '''cop'''. Standard gender neutral terms for policeman or policewoman.
* '''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.
* '''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.
* '''Royalty.''' Standard. Usually refers to a family but can be used as a Gender Neutral term for a prince/princess or a king/queen.
*'''Royalty.''' Standard. Usually refers to a family but can be used as a Gender Neutral term for a prince/princess or a king/queen.
* '''Salesperson, marketer, seller.''' Gender neutral alternatives for salesman and saleswoman.
*'''Salesperson, marketer, seller.''' Gender neutral alternatives for salesman and saleswoman.
* '''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".
* '''Sewer, tailor.''' Gender neutral alternative for "seamstress".
* '''Sharpshooter, skilled shooter.''' Neutral alternatives to marksman.
*'''Sharpshooter, skilled shooter.''' Neutral alternatives to marksman.
* '''Showperson, performer, entertainer.''' Neutral alternatives to showman.
*'''Showperson, performer, entertainer.''' Neutral alternatives to showman.
* '''Sitter.''' Neutral alternative to nanny and age-neutral alternative for baby-sitter.
*'''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.
* '''Strategist, gamer, tactician.''' Neutral alternatives to gamesman.
*'''Strategist, gamer, tactician.''' Neutral alternatives to gamesman.
* '''Strawfigure, strawdoll.''' Neutral alternatives to strawman.
*'''Strawfigure, strawdoll.''' Neutral alternatives to strawman.
* '''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.
* '''Money honey, sugar parent.''' Neutral alternatives to sugar mommy and sugar daddy.
* '''Money honey, sugar parent.''' Neutral alternatives to sugar mommy and sugar daddy.
* '''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><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.
*'''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.
*'''Woodworker.''' Gender neutral term for woodsman.
===Descriptions===
===Descriptions===


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*'''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.
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*'''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, nursing milk.''' Neutral alternative to breast milk and mother's milk.
*'''Babyfeeding milk, nursing 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.
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*'''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, latinx.''' Neutral alternatives to latina and latino.
*'''Latine, latinx.''' Neutral alternatives to latina and latino.
*'''Layterm.''' Neutral alternative to layman's term.
*'''Layterm.''' Neutral alternative to layman's term.
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* '''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.
* '''Parent puns, groaners, groan jokes, dry jokes, dry puns, corny jokes.''' Neutral alternatives to "dad jokes".
*'''Parent puns, groaners, groan jokes, dry jokes, dry puns, corny jokes.''' Neutral alternatives to "dad jokes".


*'''Parriarch.''' Gender non-specific term for matriarch and patriarch.
*'''Parriarch.''' Gender non-specific term for matriarch and patriarch.
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*'''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.
* '''Student association, academic social club.''' Neutral alternatives to sororities and fraternities.
*'''Student association, academic social club.''' Neutral alternatives to sororities and fraternities.
*'''(Un)attended/(un)crewed/(un)piloted/(un)armed/(un)staffed/(un)occupied/vacant.''' Neutral alternatives for (un)manned.
*'''(Un)attended/(un)crewed/(un)piloted/(un)armed/(un)staffed/(un)occupied/vacant.''' 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.
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*'''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.
*'''Wedding wear, wedding attire.''' Neutral umberella terms to use as alternatives instead of specifying dress or tuxedo.  
*'''Wedding wear, wedding attire.''' Neutral umberella terms to use as alternatives instead of specifying dress or tuxedo.
*'''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.
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