enby
Enby (noun) means a person whose gender is not exclusively male or female; a non-binary person. Example: “As an enby, they use they/them pronouns at work.”
How to Use Enby
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal word for someone who is neither a man nor a woman.
Informal, community-originated; common online and in LGBTQ+ contexts, rare in formal writing.
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As an _____, they use they/them pronouns at work.
Etymology
A spelt-out pronunciation of the initialism NB, standing for 'non-binary'.
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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.