Unisex is anadjective indicating something is not sex-specific, i.e. is suitable for any type ofsex.[1][2] The term can also meangender-blindness orgender neutrality.
The term 'unisex' was coined in the 1960s and was used fairly informally. The combiningprefixuni- is from Latinunus, meaningone orsingle. However, 'unisex' seems to have been influenced by words such asunited anduniversal, in whichuni- takes the related senseshared. Unisex then meansshared by sexes.[3]
Hair stylists andbeauty salons that serve both men and women are often referred to as unisex.[4] This is also typical of other services and products that had traditionally been separated by sexes, such as clothing shops or beauty products.Public toilets are commonlysex segregated but if that is not the case, they are referred to asunisex public toilets.Unisex clothing includes garments like T-shirts; versions of other garments may be tailored for the different fits depending on one'ssex, such as jeans. The sharing of a pool or recreational facility by swimmers and others of various sexes is commonly referred to asmixed bathing. When a school admits students of various sexes, it may be called coeducational or amixed-sex school.[5]
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