enby
0 antonyms and opposites of enby, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A person whose gender is not exclusively male or female; a non-binary person.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A person whose gender is not exclusively male or female; a non-binary person.
“As an enby, they use they/them pronouns at work.”
2. adjective
Non-binary; relating to a gender identity that is neither wholly male nor wholly female.
“She writes about enby representation in games.”
How to Use Enby
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Informal, community-originated; common online and in LGBTQ+ contexts, rare in formal writing.
Etymology
A spelt-out pronunciation of the initialism NB, standing for 'non-binary'.
Full origin of enby →Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'enby' offensive?
It originated within the non-binary community and is generally used affectionately or neutrally, but not everyone likes it, and some feel it sounds infantilising. Use 'non-binary person' unless you know the individual uses 'enby' for themselves.
What is the difference between enby and non-binary?
They mean the same thing; 'enby' is the informal noun form, spelt out from the abbreviation NB. 'Non-binary' works as an adjective in all registers, while 'enby' is casual and mostly online.
Is an enby the same as trans?
Non-binary people fall under the transgender umbrella in the broad sense that their gender differs from the one assigned at birth, and many identify as trans. Others do not use the label for themselves, so follow the person's own wording.