Hearing-impaired person: meaning, definitions and examples
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hearing-impaired person
[ ˈhɪrɪŋ ɪmˈpɛrd ]
medical term
A person who has a partial or total loss of hearing. This term is preferred over terms like 'deaf' or 'deaf-mute' as it is more respectful and inclusive.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He decided to learn sign language to better communicate with his hearing-impaired friend.
- The school installed special devices to assist hearing-impaired students in the classroom.
Translations
Translations of the word "hearing-impaired person" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pessoa com deficiência auditiva
🇮🇳 श्रवण बाधित व्यक्ति
🇩🇪 hörgeschädigte Person
🇮🇩 orang dengan gangguan pendengaran
🇺🇦 людина з вадами слуху
🇵🇱 osoba z wadą słuchu
🇯🇵 聴覚障害者
🇫🇷 personne malentendante
🇪🇸 persona con discapacidad auditiva
🇹🇷 işitme engelli kişi
🇰🇷 청각 장애인
🇸🇦 شخص ضعيف السمع
🇨🇿 osoba se sluchovým postižením
🇸🇰 osoba so sluchovým postihnutím
🇨🇳 听力受损的人
🇸🇮 oseba z okvaro sluha
🇮🇸 heyrnarskertur einstaklingur
🇰🇿 есту қабілеті нашар адам
🇬🇪 სმენის დაქვეითებული ადამიანი
🇦🇿 eşitmə qabiliyyəti zəif olan şəxs
🇲🇽 persona con discapacidad auditiva
Etymology
The term 'hearing-impaired' emerged as a more respectful and inclusive alternative to terms like 'deaf' or 'deaf-mute'. It emphasizes the focus on the hearing loss rather than defining individuals solely by their disability. The shift in language reflects a growing awareness of the importance of respectful and person-first language in addressing individuals with hearing loss.