homophile
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for homophile, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — (technical) Reacting only with antigens of the same type.
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2. adj
(dated) Gay or lesbian; attracted romantically or sexually to people of one's own gender, with the emphasis on love rather than sex.
“It seems that many homophile Bostonians don't patronize Provincetown for various reasons. Wake-up you homophile brothers and sisters. You have a great resort in your own backyard.”
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Etymology
Formed from homo- and -phile.
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