Meaning of m/k | Babel Free
Definitions
Used to indicate that something, usually a profession, is not gender-specific.
Examples
“2012, Hans Jorgen Torkelund, Sunde Rødder, Nye Skud, BoD – Books on Demand, page 158”
The deaconesses are, per definition, nurses of either gender, and the deacons, likewise a unisex term, receive an education similar to that of a Danish social worker.
“... særlig ved at uddanne lærere (m/k), undervisere (m/k) og administrativt personale, ...”
... in particular by educating teachers (of either gender), educators (of either gender) and administrative personnel, ...
“... kan det tænkes , at det også især er andre landmænd (m/k), ...”
... it is conceivable that it is also, in particular, other farmers (of either gender), ...
CEFR level
A2
Elementary
This word is part of the CEFR A2 vocabulary — elementary level.
This word is part of the CEFR A2 vocabulary — elementary level.
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