genderfae

== English == === Etymology === From gender +‎ fae, presumably from the stereotypical depiction of fairies as feminine or genderless. === Pronunciation === === Adjective === genderfae (neologism) Having a genderfluidity that does not include male or masculine gender identities or presentations. 2021, Carol Morris, "Hants West Green Party candidate hopes to alleviate causes of stress if elected", The Valley Journal Advertiser (Hants County, Nova Scotia), 29 June 2021 (link): Kang identifies as a nonbinary/genderfae human and uses they and them pronouns. 2022, Elisabeth Dromer, Olivier Ferlatte, Trevor Goodyear, David J. Kinitz, & Travis Salway, "Overcoming Conversion Therapy: A Qualitative Investigation of Experiences of Survivors", SSM - Qualitative Research in Health, Volume 2, December 2022 (link): For River, a pansexual genderfae non-binary trans woman in her thirties, receiving gender affirmation from her best friend had not only helped her recover mentally, but had also allowed her to be physically safe at a time when her religious community and family of origin had rejected her. For more quotations using this term, see Citations:genderfae.