Homosexual: meaning, definitions and examples

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homosexual

[ ˌhəʊ.məˈsek.ʃu.əl ]

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sexual orientation

A homosexual is a person who is romantically or sexually attracted to people of the same sex.

Synonyms

gay, lesbian, queer

Examples of usage

He came out as a homosexual last year.
Many countries have laws protecting the rights of homosexuals.

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related to sexual orientation

Homosexual refers to something or someone that is related to being attracted to the same sex.

Synonyms

gay, lesbian, queer

Examples of usage

She is in a homosexual relationship.
The organization focuses on homosexual rights.

Translations

Translations of the word "homosexual" in other languages:

🇵🇹 homossexual

🇮🇳 समलैंगिक

🇩🇪 homosexuell

🇮🇩 homoseksual

🇺🇦 гомосексуал

🇵🇱 homoseksualny

🇯🇵 同性愛者 (どうせいあいしゃ)

🇫🇷 homosexuel

🇪🇸 homosexual

🇹🇷 eşcinsel

🇰🇷 동성애자 (동성애자)

🇸🇦 مثلي الجنس

🇨🇿 homosexuál

🇸🇰 homosexuál

🇨🇳 同性恋 (tóngxìngliàn)

🇸🇮 homoseksualec

🇮🇸 samkynhneigður

🇰🇿 гомосексуал

🇬🇪 ჰომოსექსუალი

🇦🇿 homoseksual

🇲🇽 homosexual

Word origin

The term 'homosexual' originated in the late 19th century, combining the Greek words 'homos' (same) and 'sex' to describe same-sex attraction. It has been used historically in medical and legal contexts, but has evolved to be a widely accepted term within the LGBTQ+ community.