Gender Identity Terminology

noun a person who displays traditionally masculine characteristics

adjective having qualities or characteristics typically associated with men

• The butch woman was a respected leader in the community.
• I love hanging out with my butch friend, she's so cool.
• That butch dude over there is always up for a good time.
• His butch attitude towards challenges earned him the nickname 'The Bulldozer'.

verb to remove or reduce the stigma or negative associations surrounding something

• It is important to destigmatize mental health issues in order to promote awareness and understanding.
• We need to work on destigmatizing therapy so more people feel comfortable seeking help.
• Let's break the stigma and destigmatize talking about our emotions.
• By shedding light on the topic, we can slowly destigmatize mental health in our community.

pronoun a word that is used to replace a noun in a sentence, often referring to a person or thing previously mentioned or easily identified

• She introduced him to the board members during the meeting.
• I told him to meet me at the coffee shop for a quick chat.
• I can't believe he ghosted him after their date last night.
• The mountain loomed over him like a giant in the distance.

noun a female person

• The woman presented a compelling argument during the debate.
• That woman over there is really good at math.
• Hey, did you see that woman slay on the dance floor last night?
• She was a force of nature, a woman of strength and grace.

noun A person who was assigned female at birth but identifies and presents as masculine

adjective Relating to or characteristic of a person who was assigned female at birth but identifies and presents as masculine

• The transmasculine individual felt supported by their healthcare provider during their transition.
• My friend who is transmasculine is planning to start hormone therapy soon.
• Some people still don't understand what it means to be transmasculine.
• His journey towards embracing his transmasculine identity was like finding his true self.

verb to refer to or address someone using a word, especially a pronoun, that does not correctly reflect the gender with which they identify

• It is important to respect people's gender identity and not misgender them.
• Hey, remember to use the correct pronouns for everyone so we don't misgender anyone.
• Dude, don't be a jerk and misgender people on purpose.
• Misgendering someone is like erasing their identity, so always be mindful of using the right pronouns.

noun a non-binary person, someone who identifies outside of the traditional gender binary of male and female

• The enby individual prefers to use they/them pronouns.
• I met an enby at the party last night.
• Enbies are such cool people to hang out with.
• Their enby identity allows them to express themselves authentically.

noun AMAB stands for 'assigned male at birth', referring to individuals who were identified as male when they were born.

adjective In the context of gender identity, AMAB is used as an adjective to describe individuals who were assigned male at birth.

preposition The term AMAB is often used in discussions about gender identity to provide context for an individual's assigned gender at birth.

• Individuals who are assigned male at birth (AMAB) may face unique challenges in society.
• My friend was AMAB but now identifies as non-binary.
• Some people think being AMAB means you have to conform to traditional gender roles.
• The artist's AMAB experience heavily influenced their latest work.

noun the process of reverting back to one's original gender after transitioning to a different gender

• The decision to detransition should be carefully considered with the guidance of medical professionals.
• She's thinking about detransitioning because she's not happy with the results.
• I heard he's going to reverse his transition and detransition back to his original gender.
• After realizing the mistake, she decided to detransition and go back to her true self.

noun a girl who enjoys activities and interests that are traditionally associated with boys

• The term 'tomgirl' is sometimes used to describe a girl who exhibits traditionally masculine traits.
• My friend Sarah is such a tomgirl - she loves playing sports and fixing cars.
• Some people might call a tomgirl a 'tomboy'.
• Being a tomgirl doesn't mean you can't also enjoy traditionally feminine activities.

noun a chemical element with the symbol Xe and atomic number 54, a colorless, heavy, odorless noble gas

pronoun a pronoun used to refer to a person, place, thing, or idea without specifying which one

• The company implemented a new system for tracking inventory, known as XE.
• I heard they're using XE for the new project at work.
• Let's ditch the old software and switch to XE instead.
• Her mind was like a well-oiled machine, processing information at lightning speed, a true XE.

noun a gender-neutral title used in place of traditional gendered titles like Mr., Mrs., or Ms.

• Mx is a gender-neutral title that can be used instead of Mr or Ms.
• Have you met Mx Smith? They're the new teacher at our school.
• I heard Mx Rodriguez is throwing a party this weekend, wanna go?
• In the world of online gaming, Mx is a legendary player known for their skills and strategy.

noun a social event or party where the gender of an unborn baby is revealed to family and friends

• The couple organized a gender reveal party to announce the sex of their baby to friends and family.
• We're having a gender reveal next weekend, want to come?
• I can't wait to see the big gender reveal blowout on social media!
• The changing leaves in the fall served as a natural gender reveal for the forest.