Lavender marriages (https://en.homosaurus.org/v4/homoit0004332)




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Lavender marriages
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Mixed-orientation marriages of convenience between men and women to provide safety and deniability around their homosexuality for one or both members of the marriage. This term was commonly used in the early 20th century to describe celebrity marriages, though it has been used more broadly since.
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Term suggested by Sofia Zamora.
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2026-02-23 19:55:36 UTC
2026-02-23 19:55:36 UTC

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