The difference between Genderqueer and Non-binary

When used as nouns, genderqueer means someone who is genderqueer, whereas non-binary means something which is not a binary .

When used as adjectives, genderqueer means not exclusively male or female, whereas non-binary means not binary.


Genderqueer is also verb with the meaning: to make genderqueer.

check bellow for the other definitions of Genderqueer and Non-binary

  1. Genderqueer as an adjective:

    Not exclusively male or female; having or pertaining to a gender identity which is outside of the gender binary.

  1. Genderqueer as a noun (sometimes considered, _, offensive):

    Someone who is genderqueer.

  1. Genderqueer as a verb (transitive):

    To make genderqueer.

  1. Non-binary as an adjective:

    Not binary.

  2. Non-binary as an adjective:

    Not exclusively male or female; having or pertaining to a gender identity which is outside of the gender binary; genderqueer.

  1. Non-binary as a noun (computing):

    Something which is not a binary .

  2. Non-binary as a noun:

    A genderqueer person.