same-gender-loving

English

Etymology

Coined for African American use by activist Cleo Manago because he felt the terms gay and lesbian were not affirmative of black values, perspectives, and experiences.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

same-gender-loving

  1. (chiefly African-American Vernacular) homosexual (particularly in the African-American community)

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