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genderism.

A belief that gender is rigid, usually a belief that it is binary, comprising male and female, and that the aspects of a person's gender are inherently linked to their sex at birth.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A belief that gender is rigid, usually a belief that it is binary, comprising male and female, and that the aspects of a person's gender are inherently linked to their sex at birth.

    uncountable · usually
  2. Belief that one gender is superior; discrimination on the basis of gender. (Compare sexism.)

    countable · uncountable
  3. Opposition to traditional gender roles; belief that gender exists separate from sex; "gender ideology"; a variously-defined catch-all for things like transgender rights and feminism to which antigenderism is opposed.

    countable · derogatory · uncountable
  4. A gendered or gender-stereotyped behaviour, activity or statement.

    countable
Where this word comes from

From gender + -ism.

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