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bigenderism

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The theory that society enforces a strict male-female gender binary, privileges masculinity and maleness over femininity and femaleness, and (when the theory is strictly construed) limits gender to a direct correspondence with assigned sex at birth.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • Understanding bigenderism may offer insight into the specific challenges faced by nonbinary people.

Meaning relationships

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noun

Meaning 2

The state of being bigender; the state of having two (or multiple) genders simultaneously.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • I find that bigenderism best describes my gender identity and pansexuality is a good descriptor for my sexual orientation.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From bi- + genderism; modelled on heterosexism. Coined in 2003.

From bigender + -ism.