gender-nonconforming
gender-nonconforming adjective: having a gender expression not in accordance with traditional masculine or feminine gender norms.
Adjective
gender-nonconforming (comparative more gender-nonconforming, superlative most gender-nonconforming)
- Having a gender expression not in accordance with traditional masculine or feminine gender norms.
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- Synonyms:
- GNC
- Antonyms:
- gender-conforming
Synonyms of gender-nonconforming
Antonyms
- gender-conforming
Forms of gender-nonconforming
| comparative | more gender-nonconforming |
|---|---|
| superlative | most gender-nonconforming |
| alternative form | gender non-conforming |
| alternative form | gender-non-conforming |
| alternative form | gender nonconforming |
Questions about gender-nonconforming
- What does gender-nonconforming mean?
- Gender-nonconforming means having a gender expression not in accordance with traditional masculine or feminine gender norms.
- What part of speech is gender-nonconforming?
- Gender-nonconforming is an adjective.
Words near gender-nonconforming in the dictionary
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