# come out of the closet

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To disclose to others about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity, where previously this had been kept secret.
2. To self-disclose about one's minority or disapproved-of identity, belief, preference, etc.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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