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This glossary has been produced by members of LGBTQ+ youth groups in England with Dr Lucy Jones from the University of Nottingham. We hope it helps you to understand the language used by many young LGBTQ+ people to describe their lives and their identities, and to support them through their journey into adulthood.

Glossary of words

Neopronouns

Description
Pronouns that have been created as alternatives to she/he/they, such as "ze" and "hir". Some LGBTQ+ people use these pronouns to refer to themselves because they better fit how they feel about their gender identity.

Non-binary

Description
When your gender identity can't be defined as either female or male (the gender binary).
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