Meaning & use
androgynous
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Having both masculine and feminine characteristics, especially in appearance.
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The model's androgynous look made the fashion campaign stand out.
David Bowie's androgynous stage persona challenged traditional gender norms.
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Distinct from "intersex," a biological condition; "androgynous" typically describes appearance, style, or presentation rather than physiology.
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