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Index G
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- G7
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- Gaelic
- gambit
- gamut
- gap
- Gastown
- gastr-
- gastro-
- Gateway to the North
- Gateway to the West
- gauntlet
- gender
- gender-inclusive writing: correspondence (Linguistic recommendation from the Translation Bureau)
- general consensus
- geo-
- geographical names: Indian reserves
- geographical names: names of pan-Canadian significance
- geographical names: national parks
- geographical names: scientific and geological names
- geographical names: translation
- geographical names: Treasury Board policy
- geographical names: types and composition
- geographical names: undersea features
- Germano-
- gerund
- gerund phrase
- g (gram)
- gibe
- give consideration to
- glacio-
- glamorize
- glamorous
- glamour
- glyc-
- glyco-
- good
- good deal of
- goods
- got
- gotten
- Government of Canada (Linguistic recommendation from the Translation Bureau)
- Governor General Designate
- graduate from
- graduate in
- Graeco-
- graffiti
- graffito
- gram
- gramin-
- gramini-
- grammar terms
- grapho-
- grasp of
- gray
- Greco-
- greenwashing
- grey
- grill
- grille
- grisly
- grizzled
- grizzly
- Group of Seven
- GTA
- guarantee
- guaranty
- gybe
- gyro-
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gender, sex
The original meaning of gender has been broadened from the designation of grammatical categories to uses formerly limited to the word sex. However, the two words are not interchangeable.
Sex is the preferred term in reference to biological categories or behaviour.
- The tests determined the baby’s sex before birth.
- Many societies frown on premarital sex.
Gender is appropriate for describing social or cultural roles and categories.
- In certain societies, gender roles are rigidly defined.
- Equity programs have helped reduce the gender gap in pay.
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