"gender-vague" meaning in English

See gender-vague in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more gender-vague [comparative], most gender-vague [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} gender-vague (comparative more gender-vague, superlative most gender-vague)
  1. Of uncertain or ambiguous gender; not revealing gender or sexuality. Categories (topical): Gender Synonyms: gender vague Related terms: androgynous

Alternative forms

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