Stars, as celestial bodies, are neither male nor female. They lack biological sex. This is consistent across all types of stars, from the smallest red dwarfs to the largest supergiants. The concept of gender doesn't apply to inanimate objects like stars.
Clarifying the Ambiguity
The original question is ambiguous because the word "star" can refer to different things. To provide a complete answer, let's consider several interpretations:
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Stars (celestial bodies): As explained above, stars are neither male nor female. They are astronomical objects. The reference stating, "Neuter gender because, stars are neither female, nor male," directly supports this.
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Star (as a proper noun, e.g., Jeffree Star): In this context, the gender depends on the individual. Jeffree Star, for instance, identifies as male. This is confirmed by the Quora reference, which explicitly states that Jeffree Star "identifies as a gay male".
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Star (in a specific context like a fish, e.g., Star Sapphire cichlid): In this instance, the gender is determined biologically. The cichlid forum reference shows that determining the sex of a Star Sapphire cichlid involves observing physical characteristics, such as the coloration of the fish.
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Star (as a character in a story or game): The gender of a character named "Star" would be explicitly defined by the creator of that story or game. This is highlighted in the Quora reference discussing the assignment of gender to fictional characters.
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Stars (in the context of gender roles): This interpretation would be inaccurate and irrelevant. Using "star" to denote the status of a person doesn't dictate their biological sex or gender identity.
In summary, the answer depends entirely on the context in which "star" is used. Without further context, the most likely interpretation is the celestial body, in which case the answer is neither.
