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Meaning of SGM | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. Sergeant major.
    US
  2. Initialism of spherical grating monochromator.
  3. Sexual and gender minority/minorities, i.e. non-heterosexual and/or non-cisgender person(s). (Also used attributively.)

Examples

“Such realities are indeed problematic for SGM youth, whose age and sexual and gender differences render them ...”
“Importantly, SGM youth also demonstrate a great deal of resilience in the face of hostile environments, finding a sense of empowerment from their identities, seeking out or creating safe spaces such as GSAs or LGBTQ resource centers, ...”
“[...] since some SGM are forced by stigma to socialize or date in secret, in unfamiliar settings, [...]”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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