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sapphic

 

[ หˆsรฆfษชk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

related to women who are attracted to other women

Relating to lesbians or lesbianism, the term 'sapphic' is often used to describe love or attraction between women. The adjective can also refer to poetry or literature that celebrates female same-sex relationships.

Synonyms

homosexual, lesbian

Examples of usage

  • Sapphic relationships have been historically marginalized in many societies.
  • The novel explores themes of sapphic love and desire.
  • The sapphic undertones in her poems were evident to those familiar with her work.
Context #2 | Noun

a woman who is attracted to other women

A sapphic is a woman who is romantically or sexually interested in other women. The term is often used as a respectful and inclusive way to refer to lesbians or women who love women.

Synonyms

homosexual, lesbian

Examples of usage

  • She proudly identifies as a sapphic and advocates for LGBTQ rights.
  • The movie features a strong sapphic character who challenges stereotypes.
  • There is a growing sapphic community in the city.

Translations

Translations of the word "sapphic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sรกfica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅˆเคซเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sapphisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ safik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐะฟั„ั–ั‡ะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ saficka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท saphique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sรกfico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท safik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌํ”ผํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงููŠูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ safickรก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ safickรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่จ็ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ safiฤna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ saffรญsk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะฟั„ะธัะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ safik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sรกfico

Etymology

The term 'sapphic' originates from the Greek poet Sappho, who lived on the island of Lesbos in the 7th century BCE. Sappho's poetry often celebrated love and desire between women, leading to the association of her name with lesbian relationships. Over time, 'sapphic' has become a widely accepted term to describe women who are attracted to other women, both romantically and sexually.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,518, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.