Proxvir
Proxvir is a gender that is near-male, but is its own gender and exists entirely on its own.[1] It sits on the male side of the gender spectrum, and is aligned with and connected to masculinity, but is not connected to manhood. Proxvir also falls under the umbrella term mingender.
The word 'proxvir' is used as an adjective, the same way male and female are used. For example, "I am proxvir", not "I am a proxvir". The same logic as to how an individual would say "I am male", and not "I am a male".
Proxvir is made up of two parts, 'prox' which is a shortened version of 'proximus' meaning 'near', 'nearest', or 'next to', and '-vir' meaning 'man' or 'husband'.[2][3]
History
Proxvir was coined by user Wulfgendur on Tumblr on July 2, 2014.[1] The proxvir flag was also created by Wulfgendur on July 10, 2014.[4]
Related Terms
| Label | Relationship | Description | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man | Similar | A gender often associated with masculinity and manhood. | Proxvir is not connected to manhood and has its own unique experiences of personhood. |
| Mingender | Similar | Any gender that is masculine in nature. | Proxvir is both a masculine and a male gender. |
| Juxera | Counterpart | The female/feminine counterpart to proxvir. | Proxvir has a male alignment in comparison to the female alignment of juxera. |
Sub Terms
| Term | Flag | Description | Coiner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paraproxvir | Paraproxvir individuals identify mostly as a proxvir, but not entirely. The proxvir portion takes up 51-99% of their gender. | Starry-Cometcon101 |
Flags and Symbols
The pink and blue on the ends of the pentagon represent female and male, while the blueish gray, navy, and purple represent the rest of the gender spectrum. The green triangle represents where the gender sits on the spectrum, which is near male.[4]
Resources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 wulfgender. "hello friends, here are some new gender terms". Tumblr, 2 Jul, 2014, https://www.tumblr.com/wulfgendur/90527821124/hello-friends-here-are-some-new-gender-terms.
- ↑ "Latin definition for: proximus, proxima, proximum". Latdict, http://www.latin-dictionary.net/definition/32128/proximus-proxima-proximum. Accessed on 23 Sep, 2023.
- ↑ "Latin definition for: vir, viri". Latdict, http://www.latin-dictionary.net/definition/38883/vir-viri. Accessed on 23 Sep, 2023.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 wulfgendur. "possible juxera and proxvir flags". Tumblr, 10 Jul, 2014, https://wulfgendur.tumblr.com/post/91326634674/possible-juxera-and-proxvir-flags.
