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gender Synonyms
Another word for gender
Choosing another word for gender depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The socially constructed roles, behaviors, expressions, and identities associated with being male, female, or non-binary, typically considered with reference to social and cultural differences rather than biological ones.
Usage Example
"The sociological study examined how workplace expectations vary across different genders."
Strong
gender identity
sex
• verb (Context 2)
To engender, breed, or give rise to something (archaic).
Usage Example
"In Shakespeare's tragedy, Othello speaks of a cistern where foul toads knot and engender."
Strongest
engender
beget
Strong
breed
generate
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gender. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gender