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   homosexual

   /ˌhəʊmə(ʊ)ˈsɛkʃʊ(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. sexually or romantically attracted exclusively to people of one's own sex: "campaigning by homosexual men and women for an end to social and legal discrimination"
   • ▪ involving or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction between people of the same sex: "homosexual desire"

   noun

   • 1. a person who is sexually or romantically attracted exclusively to people of their own sex.

   Word Origin late 19th century: from homo- ‘same’ + sexual.

   Derivatives

   • 1. homosexually adverb

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HomosexualityHomosexuality - Wikipedia

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   The most common terms for homosexual people are lesbian for females and gay for males, but the term gay also commonly refers to both homosexual females and males.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHOMOSEXUAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HOMOSEXUAL definition: 1. sexually or romantically attracted to men if you are a man and women if you are a woman: 2. a…. Learn more.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › homosexualHomosexual Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of HOMOSEXUAL is of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to people of one's same sex : gay. How to use homosexual in a sentence. Usage of Homosexual: Usage Guide

5. www.webmd.com › sex › what-is-homosexualityWhat Does Homosexuality Mean? - WebMD

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   Jul 2, 2023 · Homosexuality refers to attraction between people who are the same sex. It comes from the Greek word homos, meaning “the same.” It is a sexual orientation, as opposed to a gender...

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › homosexualHOMOSEXUAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Homosexual definition: sexually attracted to people of one's own sex or gender; gay. See examples of HOMOSEXUAL used in a sentence.

7. www.britannica.com › topic › homosexualityHomosexuality | Meaning, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 28, 2024 · homosexuality, sexual interest in and attraction to members of one’s own sex. The term gay is frequently used as a synonym for homosexual; female homosexuality is often referred to as lesbianism. At different times and in different cultures, homosexual behaviour has been variously approved of, tolerated, punished, and banned.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › homosexualityHomosexuality Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of HOMOSEXUALITY is sexual or romantic attraction to others of one's same sex : the quality or state of being gay. Usage of Homosexuality: Usage Guide