adjective
- made neutral with respect to gender; stripped of gender-specific characteristics, language, or associations
Usage: modern usage; often used in discussions of language reform and inclusive communication
Examples
- The school adopted degenderized uniforms so that all students could wear the same style regardless of gender.
- Many languages have undergone degenderized reforms to make pronouns more inclusive.
- The company's degenderized job titles removed words like 'chairman' and 'stewardess' in favor of neutral alternatives.
- Degenderized bathrooms in the new office building accommodate employees of all gender identities.
- The author rewrote the children's book with degenderized character descriptions to appeal to a broader audience.