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lesbian

December 17, 2015February 4, 2016 rkanigel 3060 views

Preferred term, both as a noun and adjective, for women who are attracted to other women. Some women prefer to be called gay rather than lesbian; when possible, ask the subject which term she prefers.
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REFERENCE: NLGJA Stylebook Supplement on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Terminology 
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