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gatekeepnoun
Gatekeeper.
gatekeepverb
To limit (sometimes manipulatively, rather than directly) how much role another party, often a spouse, has in some task; for example, to limit how much one's husband can raise one's children
gatekeepverb
To control or limit access to something
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Gatekeeping refers to the act of controlling access to a particular activity, community, or knowledge by enforcing certain qualifications, criteria, or standards. It involves determining who can enter or participate and often entails denying or obstructing entry to those who do not meet the prescribed requirements, credentials, or understanding. The intention of gatekeeping can vary, ranging from maintaining exclusivity, protecting standards, preserving traditions, or asserting authority.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of gatekeep in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of gatekeep in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of gatekeep in a Sentence
We don't just need those economically privileged students as our teachers, we need the teachers who also had a struggle growing up financially, because those are the teachers that our students also need, but we gatekeep our education programs for those people who can afford to be a teacher.
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