Enbian

A term for non-binary people attracted to other non-binary people - the non-binary equivalent of "sapphic" and "achillean." Sometimes also used for anyone attracted primarily to non-binary people.

Definition

A term for non-binary people attracted to other non-binary people - the non-binary equivalent of "sapphic" and "achillean." Sometimes also used for anyone attracted primarily to non-binary people.

Flag

Enbian flag

Five horizontal stripes.

Stripe	HEX	RGB	CMYK	Pantone	Meaning
Yellow	`#FFF430`	255,244,48	C:0 M:4 Y:81 K:0	n/a	Non-binary genders (from non-binary flag)
Yellow-green	`#C5E01A`	197,224,26	C:12 M:0 Y:88 K:12	n/a	Attraction between non-binary people
White	`#FFFFFF`	255,255,255	C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:0	n/a	All enbian identities
Purple-grey	`#9B59B6`	155,89,182	C:15 M:51 Y:0 K:29	n/a	Non-binary community
Dark purple	`#6C3483`	108,52,131	C:18 M:60 Y:0 K:49	n/a	Identity and pride

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Etymology

Derived from "NB" (non-binary) + the gender-loving-gender naming pattern (parallel to sapphic and achillean). The spelling "enbian" reflects the pronunciation of "NB" as a word.

History

Coined in online non-binary communities in the 2010s, following the adoption of "achillean" and "sapphic" as umbrella terms. "Enbian" filled the gap for non-binary people attracted to non-binary people who found neither "sapphic" (women-loving) nor "achillean" (men-loving) accurately described their experience.

Common myths

"Enbian is the same as being non-binary." Enbian describes a pattern of attraction, not a gender identity. A non-binary person may be enbian, sapphic, achillean, or any other orientation.