gender-neutral

adjective

: not referring to either sex but only to people in general
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Backed by his very own dermatologist Dr. Elena Jones, the gender-neutral, vegan, and sustainable brand, Humanrace, speaks directly to a new generation—especially Black men—redefining what modern grooming can be. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025 In 2021, the Army test-launched a new version of its Combat Fitness Test, the basic physical fitness test required of all its soldiers, with gender-neutral standards. Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025 Last year, a teacher in Cupertino was placed on leave after discussing gender identity in a transitional kindergarten classroom, and both Palo Alto Unified School District and San Jose Unified School District faced backlash over concerns about gender-neutral spaces on campus. Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025 At its launch, the black ceramic watch was met with success, due to female consumers who liked the gender-neutral style. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gender-neutral

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“Gender-neutral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gender-neutral. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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