enby

5 synonyms for enby, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A person whose gender is not exclusively male or female; a non-binary person.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

non-binary person genderqueer person NB non-binary genderqueer

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.”

non-binary person genderqueer person NB

2. adjective

Non-binary; relating to a gender identity that is neither wholly male nor wholly female.

“She writes about enby representation in games.”

non-binary genderqueer

How to use enby

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

an enby friend enby pride enby representation

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'.

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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.

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