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Mx

Pronunciation: /mɪks/

The English word “Mx” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A gender-neutral title used instead of Mr (Mister), Mrs (Mistress), etc.

Etymology

Coined based on Mr and Ms, with x chosen as a "wildcard" character. First proposed jokingly in print in 1977.

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