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Meaning of closetry | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The fact of being in the closet; attitudes associated with this.

uncountable

Examples

“Gay people, especially writers, editors and English teachers, who believe⟳ that the dictionary panelists' majority position against the word gay is oppressive, stemming from the homophobia (or closetry) of the panelist, may wish⟳ to express⟳ their views […]”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Closets Closeup Closeups closh closhey Closing

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