English · Family & People
gender
/ˈdʒen.dər/
[/ˈdʒen.dər/]
sex, social category
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Gender refers to the state of being male, female, or another category, and its social roles.
Example
The survey asked about age, gender, and income to better understand the needs of local residents.
The survey asked about age, gender, and income to better understand the needs of local residents.
Etymology
From Old French 'gendre', from Latin 'genus' (kind, sort, race).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in social and grammatical senses; modern usage distinguishes it from biological sex.