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deafblindness

Noun CEFR C1
ˈdɛf.blaɪn(d).nɪs

Definitions

The medical condition of being both deaf and blind.

uncountable

Equivalents

Españolsordoceguera
DeutschTaubblindheit
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Examples

“Disability Discrimination Act 1995: Rights of access,facilities,services and premises (2002) p. 68. Account should also be taken of people with multiple communication disabilities, such as deafblindness or combined speech and hearing disabilities.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Deafen Deafened deafener Deafening deafening silence Deafeningly

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