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homosexual

The correct spelling is homosexual.

How to pronounce homosexual

/ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/
noun

IPA: /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/

Say it like: Hom-ose-xua-l

The correct spelling is homosexual. A person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex. For example: "My sister is currently in a homosexual relationship with a girl in her class."

Usage Examples

My sister is currently in a homosexual relationship with a girl in her class.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex.

adjective

  1. 1.(of a person or animal) Possessing sexual and/or emotional attraction towards members of the same sex. Examples being a male androphile or a female gynephile. (Sometimes used in the sense of sole/exclusive attraction.)
  2. 2.(of a romantic or sexual act or relationship) Between two people of the same gender-area; gay.
  3. 3.Intended for or used by homosexuals, as a nightclub, a bar, etc.

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