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gay power

American

[gey pou-er] / ˈgeɪ ˈpaʊ ər /

noun

the organized political influence exerted by members of the gay and lesbian community as a group, especially to ensure equal rights in employment, housing, etc.

First recorded in 1965–70

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gay power

Queen repurposed that threat as an expression of gay power.

From The Guardian ● Jun. 7, 2018

That triumph two weeks ago was but one among several signs that gay power is burgeoning at Harvard.

From Time Magazine Archive

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