"coming-out" meaning in All languages combined

See coming-out on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: coming-outs [plural], comings-out [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|coming-outs|comings-out}} coming-out (plural coming-outs or comings-out)
  1. The act of coming out of the closet
    Sense id: en-coming-out-en-noun-sGaZCeJb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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