Lesbianized: meaning, definitions and examples
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lesbianized
[ ˈlɛzbiənˌaɪzd ]
social identity
Lesbianized refers to the process of adopting or identifying with lesbian culture, practices, or perspectives. It often applies to women who may embrace a lesbian identity, behavior, or aesthetic.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She lesbianized her artwork to reflect her experiences.
- The community center hosts events that lesbianized the local women's narratives.
- They lesbianized the festival, making it more inclusive for LGBTQ+ participants.
Translations
Translations of the word "lesbianized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lesbianizado
🇮🇳 लेस्बियनाइज्ड
🇩🇪 lesbianisiert
🇮🇩 lesbianisasi
🇺🇦 лесбійнізований
🇵🇱 lesbianizowany
🇯🇵 レズビアン化された
🇫🇷 lesbianisé
🇪🇸 lesbianizada
🇹🇷 lezbiyenleştirilmiş
🇰🇷 레즈비언화된
🇸🇦 مُثَلَثَة
🇨🇿 lesbianizovaný
🇸🇰 lesbianizovaný
🇨🇳 女同性恋化的
🇸🇮 lezbično
🇮🇸 lesbískuðu
🇰🇿 лесбияндық
🇬🇪 ლესბური
🇦🇿 lezbiyalaşdırılmış
🇲🇽 lesbianizado
Etymology
The term 'lesbianized' is derived from 'lesbian,' which has its origins in the name of the Greek island of Lesbos, home to the poet Sappho, who is often associated with romantic love between women. The word 'lesbian' began to emerge in the early 20th century as a descriptor for women who were attracted to other women. The suffix '-ized' suggests a transformation or adoption of a quality, thus 'lesbianized' implies a shift towards embracing a lesbian identity or culture. Over time, as social movements advocating for LGBTQ+ rights have gained momentum, the usage of the term 'lesbianized' has evolved to encompass broader aspects of culture, community, and identity politics, reflecting a growing visibility and acceptance of lesbian identities in contemporary society.