womxn

[ woom-uhn ]

noun

, plural wom·xn [wim, -in].

1. a woman (used, especially in intersectional feminism, as an alternative spelling to avoid the suggestion of sexism perceived in the spelling sequences m-a-n and m-e-n , and to be inclusive of trans women and nonbinary people):

   The demonstrators demanded equal treatment for womxn.

Word History and Origins

Origin of womxn¹

First recorded in 2010–15, perhaps partially influenced by Latinx ( def )

Example Sentences

The governor further nixed “womxn” and “womyn,” which are sometimes used by leftists instead of “woman.”

From Washington Times

Womxn in Windows presents “American Gurl,” a project that “explores all shades of American Dreaming,” curated by Zehra Zehra and Kilo Kish.

From Los Angeles Times

Womxn in Windows presents “American Gurl,” a project that “explores all shades of American Dreaming,” curated by Zehra Zehra and Kilo Kish.

From Los Angeles Times

From there, Bradshaw created “OUTCRY,” a series of now more than 400 intimate portraits that challenge expectations put on womxn by mainstream culture.

From Seattle Times

This project, which Bradshaw launched on the night of the Women’s March in 2018, involved inviting groups of womxn — an inclusive term Bradshaw prefers as her work includes trans and nonbinary folks — into Bradshaw’s studio for “scream sessions,” allowing participants to express their emotions in a supportive environment.

From Seattle Times