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homosexual

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

SynonymsUranian, bugger, carpet muncher, company man, dyke, fag
adjective
  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. (of a romantic or sexual act or relationship) Between two people of the same gender-area; gay.

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

  3. Intended for or used by homosexuals, as a nightclub, a bar, etc.

SynonymsLGBT, gay, lesbian, gay, lesbian, same-sex
Antonymshetero, heterosexual, straight, hetero, heterosexual, breeder

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