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Name(s) and Definition(s)
Gamegender is an umbrella term defined as "A gender only felt when playing video games, or in some way connected to video games. The label can be altered to be a specific game (ex: “simgender”, “portalgender”, etc.)."1
It was redefined as "a xenogender that feels connected/euphoric to games, or can only be felt when playing games/a specific game. Originally this was more of an umbrella term for video games however it can match real life games too."2
It was redefined again as "a xenogender, or group of xenogenders, that feel connected to games, or are only felt when playing games. Originally this was an umbrella term for video games however it can also be used for real life games too. It may be used as a gender on it's own for when one's gender is connected to or affected by games in general. It may also be used as an umbrella term for genders connected to or affected by specific games (ex: “simgender”, “portalgender”, etc.)."3
History
Coining History
Gamegender coined on or before July 10, 2018, by Tumblr user Polymorphic-Queeryptid.4
It was redefined on January 1, 2021, by LGBTA Wiki user Sakurakaiques.5
It was redefined again on January 21, 2021, by LGBTA Wiki user Chaoticcylinder.6
Flag and Symbol History
The flag was made by Tumblr user Polymorphic-Queeryptid on or before July 10, 2018.7
As of June 7, 2022, Gamegender doesn't have a symbol.
Etymology
Gamegender's etymology was never posted.
Suggested Pronouns
Gamegender doesn't have any suggested pronouns.
Related Genders
Subsets
This gender doesn't have any subsets