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Deaf
turi
Deaf
culturally Deaf, profoundly deaf, totally deaf
turi
adjective; phrase
Usage
she deaf involve deaf-community talk
Translation
She is culturally Deaf. She's very involved in the Deaf community and is a fluent signer.
Notes
This phrase usually describes a person who identifies strongly with a signing Deaf community. It can also refer to a profound degree of hearing loss.