What is another word for Gays?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈe͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "gays" has been used to refer to the LGBTQ+ community for many years, but it is important to recognize that language is constantly evolving, and some may find the term outdated or offensive. There are many synonyms for the word "gays" that can be used instead, including the acronym LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and more), queer, homosexual, same-gender-loving, and rainbow community. It is important to choose the language that feels most respectful and inclusive for the community being referred to, and to continually educate ourselves on the terminology that is most appropriate and empowering. Knowing and using synonyms for the word "gays" can help us build more diverse and accepting communities.

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What are the paraphrases for Gays?

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What are the hypernyms for Gays?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Homosexuals, queer people, LGBT people, same-sex couples, same-sex relationships.

Usage examples for Gays

Ayate, Gays Ausonian and Oscan.
"The American Nations, Vol. I."
C. S. Rafinesque
Attend, ye Popes, and Youngs, and Gays, And tune your harps, and strew your bays: Your panegyrics here provide; You cannot err on flattery's side.
"Specimens with Memoirs of the Less-known British Poets, Vol. 3"
George Gilfillan
She was less rustic in her speech than his Europa, and there was the look of breeding, or of blood, in the fine poise of her head, in her small shapely hands, which he remembered were a distinguishing mark of the Gays.
"The Miller Of Old Church"
Ellen Glasgow

Famous quotes with Gays

  • We've got Gays working there. If they can demonstrate long-term relationships, we make same-sex benefits available just as we do with common-law marriages. Gays are productive people. Some fly airplanes, some work in breweries.
    Pete Coors
  • Gays feel about popularity the same way teenage girls do. Is it that we really want friends we can count on, or do we just want guys around us whom we can share our curlers with?
    Perry Brass
  • For many years now, I have been an outspoken supporter of civil and human rights for gay and lesbian people. Gays and lesbians stood up for civil rights in Montgomery, Selma, in Albany, Ga. and St. Augustine, Fla., and many other campaigns of the Civil Rights Movement. Many of these courageous men and women were fighting for my freedom at a time when they could find few voices for their own, and I salute their contributions
    Coretta Scott King

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