agender
Agender (adjective) means having no gender identity, or not identifying with any gender. Example: “They are agender and prefer they/them pronouns.”
How to Use Agender
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving no gender at all.
Neutral. Standard within LGBTQ+ contexts and increasingly in mainstream writing.
The a- prefix means 'without', the same as in atypical or amoral.
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They are _____ and prefer they/them pronouns.
Etymology
Formed from the Greek prefix a- 'without' + gender.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for agender
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What is the difference between agender and non-binary?
Non-binary is an umbrella term for any gender identity that is not simply man or woman. Agender is one specific identity under that umbrella: having no gender at all, rather than a mix or a gender in between. Most agender people count as non-binary, though not all use that word.
Is agender the same as asexual?
No. Agender is about gender identity — who you are. Asexual is about sexual attraction — who, if anyone, you are drawn to. An agender person may be of any sexual orientation.
What pronouns do agender people use?
There is no single answer. Many use they/them, some use neopronouns such as ze or xe, and some are comfortable with he or she. The only reliable method is to ask.