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DictionarylavenderGay identity or culture
adjective

lavender

Associated with gay identity or culture, especially historically.

The exhibit explores lavender politics in gay history.

Etymology
lavenderFrenchlavender plant

The color name acquired associations with gay identity and culture. Its social meaning developed through that color symbolism rather than from the lavender plant’s original name.

More examples

  • She researched the lavender press.
  • The historian discussed lavender culture.
  • The collection preserved lavender publications.

Forms

lavender

Similar words

gay
The direct identity term without the historical color association.
queer
A broader identity term whose acceptability depends on context.