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    ho·mo·sex·u·al
    /ˌhōmōˈsekSH(əw)əl/

    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"

    noun

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

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

    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

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

    The word homosexual is a Greek and Latin hybrid, with the first element derived from Greek ὁμός homos, "same" (not related to the Latin homo, "man", as in Homo sapiens ), thus connoting sexual acts and affections between members of the same sex, including lesbianism.

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

    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...

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

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

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

    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