deafculture
nounUK /ˈdefˌkʌltʃə/
US /ˈdefˌkʌltʃər/
Deaf culture is the way Deaf people share their own language, stories, and ways of doing things together.
She learned about deaf culture when she started learning sign language.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The social customs and traditions of people who are Deaf.
Deaf culture includes telling stories with your hands and face.
3. The art, history, and values created by Deaf people.
Deaf culture has its own jokes and poetry in sign language.
4. A way of life built around visual communication rather than sound.
In deaf culture, eye contact is very important when talking.