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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state, essence, or quality of being a bear (the mammal). uncountable, usually

   "There were two kinds of beardom opposed here, two futures, two destinies."

2. 2
   The state of being a bear (in homosexual subculture). uncountable, usually

   "Coordinate term: twinkdom"

Example

More examples

"There were two kinds of beardom opposed here, two futures, two destinies."

Etymology

From bear + -dom.

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