Meti (gender)

Meti is a term used in the country of Nepal, and often refers to a feminine displaying and male-bodied individual. The term is said to originate from Darjeeling, India where it means "to quench one's thirst," alluding to meti sexual interactions with males.

Metis are an officially recognized third gender in the country of Nepal as of a Supreme Court ruling in 2007. As of this Supreme Court ruling, metis are able to be officially recognized by the Nepalese government and able to have a government-issued ID card listing “both” as an option under “gender." This also set a precedent of using self-determination as a source of proof in determining a person's eligibility in establishing a gender on government documents.