175er

derNoun

historical term for a homosexual man (referring to Paragraph 175)

Word details

German meaning
Der Begriff '175er' ist eine umgangssprachliche Bezeichnung für Männer, die nach dem Paragraphen 175 des deutschen Strafgesetzbuches wegen homosexueller Handlungen verurteilt wurden.
English meaning
The term '175er' is a colloquial term for men who were convicted of homosexual acts under Paragraph 175 of the German Criminal Code.
German example
Viele '175er' wurden nach dem Krieg weiterhin verfolgt.
English example
Many '175ers' continued to be persecuted after the war.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der 175er
Plural Form
die 175er

Example sentences with “175er”

  1. Der Begriff '175er' erinnert an dunkle Zeiten. (The term '175er' reminds us of dark times.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the history of the term 175er?

It refers to Paragraph 175 of the German Criminal Code, which criminalized homosexuality until 1994.