Mikyla Julia Reyes

Word of the Day for July 14, 2026: non-binary

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783868845652Non-binary_Thumbnail_1500x1000.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>adjective</p><p><strong>DEFINITION</strong>: An umbrella term describing gender identities that are not exclusively male or female. It describes individuals whose gender identity does not fit within the traditional categories of man or woman, sometimes encompassing a mix of genders, a fluid identity, or no gender at all. </p><p>In the LGBTQIA+ community, the term “nonbinary” typically sits under the Transgender umbrella that describes a person’s gender identity and not sexual orientation. </p><p><strong>ETYMOLOGY</strong>: Derived from the Latin non- meaning “not” and binarius meaning “consisting of two.”</p><div><br/></div><p>Explore these articles related to today&#x27;s <strong>WORD OF THE DAY</strong>:</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/overseas/08/25/23/colombia-adds-non-binary-gender-option-on-passports" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Colombia adds non-binary gender option on passports</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/business/02/20/19/us-airlines-to-offer-non-binary-gender-options" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">US airlines to offer non-binary gender options</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/02/21/he-or-she-either-vice-ganda-says-in-viral-explanation-of-gender-identity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">He or she? Either, Vice Ganda says, in viral explanation of gender identity</a></div><p>Come back tomorrow for a new <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/word-of-the-day" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WORD OF THE DAY</a> here on <strong>ABS-CBN.com</strong>.</p>

<p>An umbrella term describing gender identities that are not exclusively male or female.</p>

An umbrella term describing gender identities that are not exclusively male or female.