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gender

[jen-der] / ˈdʒɛn dər /
NOUN
grammatical rules applying to nouns that connote sex or animateness
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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

Meta also rolled back speech restrictions around topics such as gender and sexual identity, triggering concern from advocacy groups.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The couple was in the middle of a gender reveal video when they spotted the preliminary markers for Trisomy 21 on the same report.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

I had to motivate these kids to follow their dreams no matter their gender, race, religion.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad



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