noun
demigirl
DEM-ee-gurl
Demigirl (noun) means a person who identifies partly, but not wholly, as a girl or woman, with the rest of their gender being something else or undefined. It is a non-binary identity and applies regardless of the sex a person was assigned at birth. Example: “She came out as a demigirl and uses she/they pronouns.”
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A person who identifies partly, but not wholly, as a girl or woman, with the rest of their gender being something else or undefined. It is a non-binary identity and applies regardless of the sex a person was assigned at birth.
"She came out as a demigirl and uses she/they pronouns."
"Being a demigirl doesn't mean feeling like half a woman on alternate days."
How to use demigirl
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who feels partly, but not completely, like a girl or woman.
When to use it
Current, respectful usage in LGBTQ+ contexts. One word, no hyphen.
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Common pairings
identifies as a demigirl
demigirl flag
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Etymology
From the prefix demi- 'half, partly', ultimately from Latin dimidius via French, plus girl.
Synonyms
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demiwoman
demifemale
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between demigirl and genderfluid?
A demigirl's gender is stable: it is partly female and partly something else, all the time. A genderfluid person's gender shifts over time, so they might feel female one week and something different the next.
What pronouns do demigirls use?
There is no single answer. Many use she/her, many use they/them, and plenty use both together, such as she/they. The only reliable approach is to ask or to follow what the person states.
What is the meaning of demigirl?
"demigirl" (noun) means a person who identifies partly, but not wholly, as a girl or woman, with the rest of their gender being something else or undefined. It is a non-binary identity and applies regardless of the sex a person was assigned at birth.
What is another word for demigirl?
Other words for "demigirl" include demiwoman, demifemale.
