Polygender is a non-binary gender identity characterised by experiencing multiple gender identities. The term "poly" in this context means "many", indicating that someone who is polygender identifies with more than one gender.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

• Multiple Gender Identities: Individuals who identify as polygender feel that they have more than one gender identity. These identities can be experienced simultaneously, fluctuate, or be felt at different times.
• Variety of Combinations: The specific combination of genders experienced by a polygender person is unique to them. It can include any combination of binary genders (male and female) and/or non-binary genders (agender, bigender, genderfluid, etc.).
• Not Necessarily All Genders: While the "poly" prefix suggests "many", it doesn't necessarily mean identifying with all genders. Someone can identify as polygender if they experience, for example, three or four distinct gender identities.
• Distinction from Bigender: Bigender specifically refers to identifying with two gender identities. Polygender encompasses those who identify with more than two.
• Distinction from Omnigender: While similar, there can be subtle differences in how these terms are used:
  • Omnigender: Often implies experiencing all or nearly all genders.
  • Polygender: Focuses on experiencing multiple genders, but not necessarily the entirety of the gender spectrum.
• Fluidity May or May Not Be Present: A polygender person's experience with their multiple genders may or may not involve fluidity. They might consistently feel multiple genders at once, or they might experience different genders at different times. If the experience involves frequent shifting between genders, the term "genderfluid" might also apply or be a more fitting primary identity.
• Personal Understanding: Ultimately, the label a person uses is based on their own internal understanding and experience of their gender.

In summary, polygender is a non-binary gender identity for individuals who identify with more than two gender identities. The specific combination and how these genders are experienced can vary greatly from person to person.