nonbinary

or non-bi·na·ry

[ non-bahy-nuh-ree, ‐nur-ee ]

adjective

1. not consisting of, indicating, or involving two.
2. Mathematics. noting or relating to a system of numerical notation that does not have a base of 2:

   The decimal system is nonbinary.

3. noting or relating to a gender identity that does not fit into the binary male/female division. : NB
4. relating to, intended for, or common to any gender; gender-neutral; gender-inclusive: The designer is known for nonbinary fashion.

   The website had lists of nonbinary pronouns and honorifics.

   The designer is known for nonbinary fashion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonbinary¹

First recorded in 1940–45; non- ( def ) + binary ( def )

Example Sentences

A Google Ads setting allowed businesses to potentially exclude nonbinary gender audiences, according to The Markup.

From Search Engine Land

For me, a nonbinary Harry Potter fan who spent over two decades loving Harry Potter, recounting all of this is deeply hurtful, even traumatic.

From Vox

Turner won the seat—making them the first openly nonbinary state lawmaker in the country.

From Fortune

As people are finding the space to understand the nonbinary experience, it’s being increasingly explored.

From Washington Blade

It shaped me into the woman who took a 25-person Facebook group, with little money and no clout, and against all odds turned it into a 20,000-strong national community for women and nonbinary founders and business leaders.

From Fortune

They are seeking a third, nonbinary way, based on a common vision instead of a common enemy.

From The Daily Beast