Gorean
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Definition
Gorean describes a BDSM subculture or a person associated with the Gorean lifestyle portrayed in John Norman’s erotic science-fiction novels about the fictional world of Gor.
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What does Gorean mean?
As a noun, a Gorean is a member of a BDSM subculture based on the Gorean lifestyle. As an adjective, Gorean refers to that lifestyle or to the fictional world of Gor depicted in John Norman’s novels.
Gorean roleplay and terms
Gorean roleplay can appear in online games, where participants adopt social structures, institutions, and language associated with Gor. Gorean usage can also refer to “silks,” a style of slave dress described as naked or almost naked, or to a submissive woman described as a kajira.