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non-binary

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/nɒnˈbaɪnəri/ · non-bi-na-ry

Not identifying as exclusively male or female; existing outside the traditional gender binary.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Not identifying as exclusively male or female; existing outside the traditional gender binary.

خالص مرد یا عورت کی شناخت نہیں رکھتا؛ روایتی جنسوں کی دوئی سے باہر موجود ہے.

غیر بینری

ghair binary

gender nonconforming genderqueer genderfluidجنس غیر مقلدجنس غیر روایتیجنس سیال

binary male femaleبینریمردعورت

Many non-binary individuals prefer they/them pronouns.

بہت سے غیر بینری افراد وہ/انھیں ضمیر کو ترجیح دیتے ہیں.

Bohat se ghair binary afrad woh/inhain zamir ko tarjeeh dete hain.

The non-binary community is advocating for greater recognition in society.

غیر بینری کمیونٹی معاشرے میں زیادہ شناخت کے لیے وکالت کر رہی ہے.

Ghair binary community muashray mein zyada shanakht ke liye wakalat kar rahi hai.

Understanding non-binary identities is crucial for inclusivity.

غیر بینری شناختوں کو سمجھنا شمولیت کے لیے بہت ضروری ہے.

Ghair binary shanakhton ko samajhna shمولiyat ke liye bohat zaroori hai.

binary:Binary refers to the traditional male-female gender classification, while non-binary includes identities outside this classification.

Think of 'non' as meaning 'not', so non-binary means 'not binary'.

Imagine a spectrum of colors instead of just black and white to represent gender.

Origin: English "non-binary" — not relating to, or recognizing, the traditional binary system of gender

First known use: 1990s

The term gained prominence in the 20th century as discussions around gender identity evolved, challenging binary perceptions.