degender

/dɛˈdʒɛndər/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or disregard gender from something, such as a pronoun or a name, to make it more neutral or inclusive.

“The writer chose to degender the character’s name in the new edition of the book.”

2. noun

the process or act of removing or disregarding gender from something.

“The use of degendering in language has become a significant topic of discussion in recent years.”

3. adjective

relating to the removal or disregard of gender from something.

“Degendered pronouns are now widely used in many languages.”

Synonyms

  • gender-neutral
  • nonbinary

Antonyms

  • binary
  • gendered