"metronormative" meaning in English

See metronormative in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more metronormative [comparative], most metronormative [superlative]
Etymology: From metro- + normative. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|metro|normative}} metro- + normative Head templates: {{en-adj}} metronormative (comparative more metronormative, superlative most metronormative)
  1. (LGBT) Of or pertaining to the ideals and narratives that assert that all Queer people live more prosperous lives in urban cities over rural places. Categories (topical): LGBT Derived forms: metronormativity
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