Gender & Sexuality dictionary
The language of gender and sexuality is rapidly evolving—and expanding. Awareness and use of new and newly prominent terms increase every day. The sharing of pronouns is increasingly commonplace. Pansexual, omnisexual, nonbinary, and dozens of other identifying terms have become mainstays in social media bios and general discourse. At Dictionary.com, we’re dedicated to tracking the terminology of gender and sexuality and capturing its many nuances, including the many ways it affects and reflects our identities and daily lives.
Stay up-to-date, stay respectful, and stay inclusive with our gender and sexuality dictionary.
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skoliosexual
Someone who is skoliosexual is sexually attracted to people…
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pansexual
Pansexual refers to the sexual orientation of someone who is…
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International Non-Binary People’s Day
International Non-Binary People’s Day is a day dedicated…
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lavender ceiling
Lavender ceiling is a glass ceiling specifically imposed…
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autosexual
Autosexual is a term for sexual attraction to…
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gender-neutral pronouns
Gender-neutral pronouns are pronouns which don’t carry any…
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🏳️⚧️ Transgender Flag emoji
The Transgender Flag emoji 🏳️⚧️ portrays a flag…
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LGBTQ History Month
LGBTQ History Month is a month-long observance dedicated…
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same-gender loving
The term same-gender loving is used by some…