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'''''' is a term used in Papua New Guinea and its diaspora to refer to people whose gender identity or sexuality does not conform to heteronormative standards, and who, in Western contexts, might identify as part of the LGBT+ community.
== Etymology == The term originates from Tok Pisin, a creole language spoken in the country. The term is a contraction of the name of the singer Jennifer Lopez, which was used as a coded expression within the community.
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