"multigenderism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: multi- + gender + -ism Etymology templates: {{confix|en|multi|gender|ism}} multi- + gender + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} multigenderism (uncountable)
  1. The belief in and acceptance of more than two gender identities (i.e. more than male and female). Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Gender, Transgender

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