agender

Agender is a gender identity describing a person who identifies as having no gender. Individuals who are agender may experience their sense of self as empty of gender or as not belonging to any gender category. The term is used within discussions of gender diversity as part of a spectrum that includes binary and nonbinary identities. The word combines the prefix a- meaning "without" with gender.

Agender is distinct from identifying as male or female. Self-identification is central: some agender people present in a way that others perceive as masculine, feminine, or androgynous, while others present in ways that do not conform to gendered expectations. Pronoun usage varies by person: many use they/them, but some may prefer other pronouns or opt for no pronouns at all. Some may also use neopronouns.

Experiences of agender people vary widely and are shaped by cultural and legal contexts. Misgendering or exclusion can occur in daily life, education, and employment, and access to gender-affirming accommodations may depend on local policies. In contemporary discourse, agender is recognized as a legitimate gender identity alongside other non-cisgender identities, and individuals may describe themselves with attention to autonomy and self-definition.