nonbinary
Beyond the binary
Nonbinary describes a gender identity that doesn't fit neatly into the categories of man or woman.
A nonbinary person may identify as both, neither, or somewhere along a spectrum between them.
The term emerged in the early 21st century alongside growing recognition of gender as distinct from biological sex.
My coworker is nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns.
Gender-neutral singular pronouns
- agenderHaving no gender identity
- bigenderTwo-gender identity
- genderfluidVariable gender identity
- genderqueerOutside the two-category system
gender-nonconforming · two-spirit · androgynous · transmasculine · transfeminine · intergender · multigender · pronouns
Confirming truth or accuracy
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- respectRegard with honor
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
empowerment · understanding · allyship · supportive · celebration · encouragement · gender-affirming · chosen name
Justified claims to freedoms
- equalitySame status for all
- activismDirect effort for reform
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- antidiscriminationOpposing unfair bias
visibility · awareness · representation · policy reform · legal recognition · gender markers · healthcare access · education
Satisfaction from one's achievements
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- representationDepiction or likeness
- solidarityUnity among allies
- safe spacesEnvironments shielding from harm
chosen family · support groups · LGBTQ+ · allies · community centers · online forums · meetups · peer support
Combined sex characteristics
- gender-neutralWithout sex distinction
- presentationFormal display to viewers
- clothingBody coverings worn daily
- fashionCurrent popular trend
makeup · haircut · binding · tucking · packers · style · aesthetic · gender-free
they/them
Gender-neutral singular pronouns
- agenderHaving no gender identity
- bigenderTwo-gender identity
- genderfluidVariable gender identity
genderqueer · gender-nonconforming · two-spirit · androgynous · transmasculine · transfeminine · intergender · multigender · pronouns · transition
validation
Confirming truth or accuracy
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- respectRegard with honor
acknowledgment · empowerment · understanding · allyship · supportive · celebration · encouragement · gender-affirming · chosen name · seen
rights
Justified claims to freedoms
- equalitySame status for all
- activismDirect effort for reform
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
antidiscrimination · visibility · awareness · representation · policy reform · legal recognition · gender markers · healthcare access · education · allyship
pride
Satisfaction from one's achievements
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- representationDepiction or likeness
- solidarityUnity among allies
safe spaces · chosen family · support groups · LGBTQ+ · allies · community centers · online forums · meetups · peer support · shared experience
androgyny
Combined sex characteristics
- gender-neutralWithout sex distinction
- presentationFormal display to viewers
- clothingBody coverings worn daily
fashion · makeup · haircut · binding · tucking · packers · style · aesthetic · gender-free · unisex
- gendergender, male, female, masculine, feminine
- identityidentity, personal identity, self, selfhood, self-expression
- "Non-" wordsnonprofit, nonfiction, nonstop, nonsense, nonfat
- LGBTQgay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer
- LGBTQ+gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer
- gender expressionandrogynous, androgyny, butch, femme, feminine
nonbinarybinary
Consisting of two parts
dichotomous · dual · either-or · black-and-white · categorical
- nonbinary peopleIndividuals outside male/female categories
- nonbinary flagSymbol for those outside binary