nonbinary

Or non-bi·na·ry

[non-bahy-nuh-ree, ‐nur-ee]

adjective

1. not consisting of, indicating, or involving two.

2. Mathematics.,  noting or relating to a system of numerical notation that does not have a base of 2.

   The decimal system is nonbinary.

3. noting or relating to a gender identity that does not fit into the binary male/female division. NB

4. relating to, intended for, or common to any gender; gender-neutral; gender-inclusive: The designer is known for nonbinary fashion.

   The website had lists of nonbinary pronouns and honorifics.

   The designer is known for nonbinary fashion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonbinary¹

First recorded in 1940–45; non- ( def. ) + binary ( def. )

Example Sentences

North Carolina native Tavis Kordell, 23, is a nonbinary actor who came into the fullness of their identity about three years ago.

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This year marks Ramsey’s second time up for lead actress in a drama for “The Last of Us,” making them the first out nonbinary actor to be nominated for an Emmy more than once.

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Kearney spent years working at island bars and restaurants before making it big and landing a gig as the first nonbinary cast member of “Saturday Night Live.”

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When she went into the “Celebrity Big Brother” house, Siwa was in a relationship with Kath Ebbs, who identifies as nonbinary.

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Christian Morris, a pansexual, nonbinary artist from Inglewood, attended his first Simon Says in March dressed in a tiger stripe suit, blond mullet wig and Aladdin Sane-inspired lightning bolt face makeup.

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