

Sometimes called gender neutrois, gender neutral, or genderless.Īlly – noun : A (typically straight and/or cisgender) person who supports and respects members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

: A person with no (or very little) connection to the traditional system of gender, no personal alignment with the concepts of either man or woman and/or who sees themselves as existing without gender. 2 verb : to actively support/plea in favor of a particular cause, the action of working to end intolerance, educate others, etc.Īgender – adj. Terminology is constantly evolving, and this document will be updated regularly.Īdvocate – 1 noun : A person who actively works to end intolerance, educate others, and support social equity for a marginalized group. The most important thing to keep in mind is to always describe people with the words and pronouns they ask you to use. The plethora of terms used in the LGBTQIA+ community can seem confusing and overwhelming.
