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Definition stained-glass ceiling in British English

stained-glass ceiling noun

noun
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stained-glass ceiling: the barriers that prevent women vicars in the Church of England from becoming bishops

Example

The Church of England's dioceses, or regions, have voted in favour of consecrating female bishops, campaigners said on Sunday, clearing one hurdle in a long legislative battle to let women break through the "stained glass ceiling."

Definition stained-glass ceiling in British English