The closet

:For the small enclosed storage space, also known as a cupboard, see closet.

Other uses

The term closet has been extended to indicate any identity or affiliation that a person keeps secret (e.g., a closeted communist, etc.).

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One relatively obscure extension of this metaphor is the "broom closet", a term which was first coined by the TV show Charmed, referring to people who hide the fact that they are Wiccans.

Related Topics:
Charmed - Wicca

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Brights are also urged to "come out", and Richard Dawkins refers to "closet brights".

Related Topics:
Brights - Richard Dawkins

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