Closeted: meaning, definitions and examples
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closeted
[ หklษzษชtษชd ]
sexual orientation
The term 'closeted' refers to an individual, often in the LGBTQ+ community, who has not publicly disclosed their sexual orientation or gender identity. This secrecy may stem from fear of discrimination, rejection, or societal pressures. Individuals may choose to remain closeted for personal safety or comfort. The experience of being closeted can be emotionally challenging, as it often involves navigating personal identity away from societal expectations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He is still closeted about his true identity.
- Many people feel pressure to stay closeted due to family expectations.
- Coming out of the closet is a significant life change for many.
- She lived a closeted life for years before embracing her identity.
Translations
Translations of the word "closeted" in other languages:
๐ต๐น escondido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคชเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช versteckt
๐ฎ๐ฉ tersembunyi
๐บ๐ฆ ัั ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ukryty
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ใใ
๐ซ๐ท cachรฉ
๐ช๐ธ escondido
๐น๐ท saklฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์จ๊ฒจ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฎูู
๐จ๐ฟ skrytรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ skrytรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้่็
๐ธ๐ฎ skrit
๐ฎ๐ธ fali
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐััััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gizli
๐ฒ๐ฝ escondido
Etymology
The word 'closeted' originated from the noun 'closet', which means a small room, often used for storage or privacy, deriving from the Middle English word 'closet' meaning a small room or a private space. The term 'closet' itself has roots in the French word 'clos', which means 'enclosed' or 'shut'. Over time, 'closeted' began to take on a metaphorical meaning pertaining to personal identity, especially in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity. This usage became popular within the LGBTQ+ community, particularly during the late 20th century as discussions around sexuality and identity became more open. The phrase 'coming out of the closet' emerged as a way to signify the act of revealing one's true self, breaking free from societal constraints, and embracing one's identity publicly.