Gayborhood

//ˈɡeɪbɚhʊd// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A part of a city that is largely populated by gay people.

    "We held the Gay Shame Awards in Harvey Milk Plaza, at the center of the white-washed gayborhood of the Castro, and bestowed awards in eight categories[…]"

Example

More examples

"We held the Gay Shame Awards in Harvey Milk Plaza, at the center of the white-washed gayborhood of the Castro, and bestowed awards in eight categories[…]"

Etymology

Blend of gay + neighborhood.

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