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gender

[jen-der] / ˈdʒɛn dər /
NOUN
grammatical rules applying to nouns that connote sex or animateness
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These help a person develop physical characteristics associated with their identified gender rather than their biological sex.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The couple welcomed a second child in 2022 but have never disclosed the gender or name.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Along with easing poverty, microfinance aimed to expand access to education and end gender inequality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The term “travesti” was long reserved for transgender people in Latin America, namely those whose gender expressions leaned feminine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The idea of not having a gender wasn’t frightening to Sasha, but it wasn’t a relief either.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater



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