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A '''gender neutral title''' is an honorific title that does not indicate the [[gender]] of the person being formally addressed, such as in a letter or other communication, or when introducing the person to others. They are a form of [[gender neutral language]]. By comparison, the traditional honorifics of Miss, Mrs, Ms and Mr all indicate the [[gender binary|binary gender]] of the individual. | A '''gender neutral title''' is an honorific title that does not indicate the [[gender]] of the person being formally addressed, such as in a letter or other communication, or when introducing the person to others. They are a form of [[gender neutral language]]. By comparison, the traditional honorifics of Miss, Mrs, Ms and Mr all indicate the [[gender binary|binary gender]] of the individual. | ||
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In a survey of over 3,000 nonbinary people in 2016, around 2.5% of nonbinary people used the title Ind.<ref name="NBGQsurvey2016"></ref> | In a survey of over 3,000 nonbinary people in 2016, around 2.5% of nonbinary people used the title Ind.<ref name="NBGQsurvey2016"></ref> | ||
== Gender neutral forms of ma'am or sir == | |||
=== Comrade === | |||
'''Comrade''' is a gender neutral form of address. However, because of its communist associations, it is not suitable for all situations.<ref name=":0">http://genderqueeries.tumblr.com/titles</ref> | |||
=== Tiz === | |||
'''Tiz,''' which is short for citizen, can be used instead of ma'am or sir.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
=== Mirdam === | |||
'''Mirdam''' is a combination of sir and madam and can be used instead of either.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
=== Mistdam === | |||
Similar to mirdam, '''mistdam''' is a combination of mister and madam.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
=== Sir'ram === | |||
'''Sir'ram''' is another title created by combination, in this case, the combination of sir and ma'am.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
=== Mir === | |||
'''Mir''' is a combination of sir and madam.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
=== Sir === | |||
'''Sir''' is used as a gender neutral address in the military. However, outside a military context, it tends to be seen as a maculine form of address.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
== Usage == | == Usage == | ||