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Meanings of deaf people in English

Community influenced by deafness that uses sign languages (or written languages) as the main means of communication.

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Deaf.

Usage of deaf people in English
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This is just the latest development in treatment options for deaf people.
The Guardian
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Jantjie outraged deaf people by making signs they said amounted to gibberish.
The Guardian
3
The manual alphabet is that in use among all educated deaf people.
The Story of My Life / With her letters (1887-1901) and a supple...
4
Why are deaf people like Dutch cheeses?-Becauseyou can't make them here.
Games for Hallow-e'en
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Many deaf people continue to use English as their first language.
BBC
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Some deaf people are turning to self-employment as the best way to progress.
The Guardian
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A man is using sign language to share pop music with deaf people.
BBC
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Others brought the weight of their principles and they shouted like deaf people.
Jean-Christophe, Volume I
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The UN man was deaf and, like most deaf people, ashamed of it.
A Case of Conscience
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On the surface, Ofcom's consultation offers a massive improvement to deaf people's lives.
The Guardian
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It's the way some deaf people talk, not able to hear their own inflection.
John Dies at the End
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Some deaf people can also feel high notes, she said.
Reuters
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With neuro, blind people could see; deaf people could hear.
Brain jack
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Do all deaf people go on to challenge their families?
The Guardian
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She excels other deaf people because she was taught as if she were normal.
The Story of My Life / With her letters (1887-1901) and a supple...
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Like other unfortunate deaf people, I suffer from nervous irritability.
The Guilty River
This collocation consists of:
Deaf people through the time
Deaf people across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
Ireland
Less common
United Kingdom
Rare
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