"metronormativity" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: metronormativities [plural]
Etymology: From metro- + normativity. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|metro|normativity}} metro- + normativity Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} metronormativity (countable and uncountable, plural metronormativities)
  1. (LGBTQ) The assumption that urban cities are preferential homes for all Queer people over rural spaces. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): LGBTQ Related terms: metronormative

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