Deaf (Noun)
Meaning
People who have severe hearing impairments; "many of the deaf use sign language".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- Many deaf students use note-takers and FM systems in class to facilitate learning.
- Deaf activists are advocating for equal rights and representation in their communities.
- There is a rich cultural heritage within the Deaf community that values silence and sign language.
- Communication methods that require minimal reliance on verbal speech benefit many of the deaf.
- Efforts have been made to incorporate accessibility options such as captions to reach out to deaf audience.