Deaf (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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adjective, deaf·er, deaf·est.
  1. partially or wholly lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing; unable to hear.
  2. refusing to listen, heed, or be persuaded; unreasonable or unyielding: deaf to all advice.
  3. of or relating to the Deaf or their cultural community: Deaf customs and values.
noun (used with a plural verb)
  1. Deaf persons collectively (usually preceded by the): social services for the Deaf.
  2. Deaf persons who identify themselves as members of a community composed of Deaf persons and others who share in their culture.
adjective
    • partially or totally unable to hear
    • (as collective noun; preceded by the)
  2. refusing to heed
Deaf (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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