"neuterism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: neuter + -ism Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|neuter|ism}} neuter + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} neuterism (uncountable)
  1. A belief in or support for gender neutrality. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Gender

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