nonsexist

[ non-sek-sist ]

adjective

1. not showing prejudice on the basis of gender:

   nonsexist language in business letters.

2. not suggesting, advocating, or involving traditional stereotypes regarding what is appropriate for or exclusive to males or females:

   nonsexist toys for children.

nonsexist

/ nɒnˈsɛksɪst /

adjective

1. not discriminating on the basis of sex, esp not against women

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonsexist¹

non- + sexist

Example Sentences

The Women’s Educational Equity Act provides grants and contracts to help with “nonsexist curricula,” as well as to help institutions meet Title IX requirements.

From Seattle Times

With men being held accountable to a higher, nonsexist standard these days, shouldn’t women also follow the same?

From Los Angeles Times

But the moment Gadot first stripped down to her nonsexist skivvies and started beating the hell out of those civilian-targeting no-goodniks, I was shocked to find my eyes welling with tears and my mind toggling between the Great War and the Women’s March.

From Slate

Though your nonsexist intentions are good, your grammar isn’t—not today, anyway.

From Literature

“The N.F.L. must have nonsexist advertising standards, pay cheerleaders good wages, hire and promote women coaches, referees and sportscasters, and promote women of all colors within the executive offices of the N.F.L.,” she said.

From New York Times

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