Queer: meaning, definitions and examples
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queer
[ kwɪər ]
gender identity
Strange; odd. Not fitting societal norms for gender or sexuality.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He proudly embraces his queer identity.
- The film explores the challenges faced by queer individuals in society.
- They faced discrimination due to their queer appearance.
slur
A derogatory term used to insult or criticize someone's sexual orientation or gender identity.
Synonyms
insult, offensive term
Examples of usage
- She was hurt by the use of the slur 'queer' towards her.
- Using 'queer' as a slur perpetuates discrimination.
Translations
Translations of the word "queer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estranho
- queer
- excêntrico
🇮🇳 विचित्र
🇩🇪 seltsam
🇮🇩 aneh
🇺🇦 дивний
- квір
- незвичайний
🇵🇱 dziwny
🇯🇵 奇妙な (kimyōna)
🇫🇷 étrange
🇪🇸 extraño
🇹🇷 garip
🇰🇷 이상한 (isanghan)
🇸🇦 غريب
🇨🇿 podivný
🇸🇰 čudný
🇨🇳 奇怪的 (qíguài de)
🇸🇮 čuden
🇮🇸 skrýtinn
🇰🇿 қызық
🇬🇪 უცნაური
🇦🇿 qəribə
🇲🇽 extraño
Word origin
The term 'queer' has a complex history. Originally used as a derogatory slur, it has been reclaimed by the LGBTQ+ community as an empowering and inclusive term. In the past, it was associated with deviance and abnormality, but now it is embraced as a way to defy traditional gender and sexuality norms.