same-gender-loving

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(chiefly, African American Vernacular English) homosexual (particularly in the African-American community).

Origin: Coined for African American use by activist Cleo Manago because he felt the terms gay and lesbian were not affirmative of black values, perspectives, and experiences. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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