Androgynous
Androgynous
Androgynous (/ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/; from the Ancient Greek: ἀνήρ, anēr, genitive andros, meaning "man", and γυνή, gunē, meaning "woman") refers to the combination of masculine and feminine characteristics into an ambiguous form.
Etymology
The term "androgynous" is derived from the Greek words andros (man) and gyné (woman). It was first used in English in the early 17th century to describe a person or thing that has both male and female characteristics.
Related Terms
- Androgyny: The state of being androgynous, or a combination of masculine and feminine characteristics.
- Gender Identity: A person's internal sense of their own gender, whether that is male, female, or something else.
- Gender Expression: The way in which a person expresses their gender identity, typically through their appearance, dress, and behavior.
- Non-binary: A term used to describe a gender identity that does not fit within the binary of male and female.
- Genderqueer: A term used by some people who reject the traditional gender dichotomy and identify as neither male nor female.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Androgynous
- Wikipedia's article - Androgynous
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