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gay-friendly, a. orig. U.S.
Brit. |ˌgeɪˈfrɛndli|, U.S. |ˌgeɪˈfrɛn(d)li|
[‹ gay n. + -friendly comb. form.]
Esp. of a business or environment: considered or intended to be welcoming, congenial, or safe for homosexuals.
1989Washington Post 30 July e1/4 There is a growing number of lodging establishments, tour operators and travel agencies that primarily serve gay (male and female) travelers. Many are owned or run by gays; but others—known as ‘gay-friendly’—are operated by nongays. The industry has become aware of the significant spending power of the gay community. 1992Out Summer 7/1 James offered up no-nonsense ideas on sussing out a gay-friendly workplace. 1993Coloradoan (Fort Collins) 10 Jan. e1/1 Thanks to the Defense Ministry's ongoing efforts to make its ranks gay-friendly, Army Pvt. Mostert answered truthfully when curious soldiers in his platoon asked if he were gay. 2004Gay Times Feb. 123/2 Here, you will find a burgeoning gay scene with bars, bathhouse and gay-friendly accommodation.
Derivatives. gay-friendliness n.
1994Crain's N.Y. Business 11 Apr. 6/3 Manhattan-based Out & About is a bi-monthly that examines *gay-friendliness of travel destinations around the globe. 2005Halifax (Nova Scotia) Daily News (Nexis) 24 July 3 Any doubts of Halifax's gay-friendliness were trampled yesterday when the Pride Parade marched through the city streets. |