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gender-critical

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

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adj

Meaning 1

Critically examining the role of gender in a text, a person’s experiences, etc.

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adj

Meaning 2

Espousing, characteristic of, or relating to gender-critical feminism.

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Usage: neologism

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Synonyms: GC

Antonyms: gender-expansive

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