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coming out | Library.LGBT
Dictionary
coming out

the act of accepting one’s identity as gender or sexually diverse (not straight or cisgender; Queer); the process in which one shares their sexual or gender identity with others – for example, coming out to friends or family as gay.

See also: in the closet, out and proud.

Originally published: 16th July, 2020
Last modified: 16th July, 2020

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