Meaning of gayborhood | Babel Free

Definitions

A part of a city that is largely populated by gay people.

Examples

“We held the Gay Shame Awards in Harvey Milk Plaza, at the center of the white-washed gayborhood of the Castro, and bestowed awards in eight categories[…]”

“Each full-color city map features the latest updates on roads, public transit, airports, tourist sights and the city's most happening gayborhood.”

“[…]who learned a lot from their time in the city — but who have⟳ decided in the end⟳ that they "fit in" better away from the gayborhood.”

“[…]a queer youth homeless shelter⟳ in San Francisco's gayborhood, the Castro[…]”

“From the Warhol museum, walk⟳ north through the quaint, red-brick Mexican War Streets (Pittsburgh's gayborhood) and head for the Q Mattress Factory[…]”

““Gayborhoods are going away,” Mr. Jones said. “People need⟳ to pay⟳ attention to this. When people are dispersed, when they no longer live⟳ in geographic concentrations, when they no longer inhabit specific precincts, we lose⟳ a lot.[…]””

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