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epicene
UK
/ˈɛp.ɪ.siːn/
US
/ˈɛp.ɪ.siːn/
Translations
epicenes
pl
UK
/ˈɛpɪsiːn/
US
/ˈɛpɪˌsin/
In some languages, 'teacher' is an epicene noun, used for both male and female instructors.
Dans certaines langues, « teacher » est un épicène, employé pour les enseignants et les enseignantes.
The character in the novel was described as an epicene, blurring the lines between traditional gender roles.
Le personnage du roman était décrit comme un androgyne, brouillant les frontières des rôles de genre traditionnels.
Synonyms
more epicene
Comp.
most epicene
Super.
UK
/ˈɛp.ɪ.siːn/
US
/ˈɛp.ɪ.siːn/
The fashion model had an epicene beauty that captivated audiences worldwide.
Le mannequin avait une beauté androgyne qui captivait le public du monde entier.
In French, the word 'élève' is epicene, applying equally to male and female students.
En français, le mot « élève » est épicène, s’appliquant aussi bien aux élèves masculins qu’aux élèves féminins.
Additional translations
Definitions
The character in the novel was described as an epicene, blurring the lines between traditional gender roles.
In some languages, 'teacher' is an epicene noun, used for both male and female instructors.
The fashion model had an epicene beauty that captivated audiences worldwide.
The epicene voice of the narrator made it difficult to determine their gender.
In French, the word 'élève' is epicene, applying equally to male and female students.