adj
homophile
Homophile (adj) means (technical) Reacting only with antigens of the same type.
adj
1
(technical) Reacting only with antigens of the same type.
2
(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."
— R. Kirk, Pro P'town (1978)
3
Relating to the early gay-rights movement that stressed love over sex.
"In so many of his opinions, he seemed a throwback to the respectable "homophile conservatism" of the 1950s. Odd for one so young."
— Mitzel, The Brill Files: Part II: Facts, Opinions, & Gossip (1979)
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Etymology
Formed from homo- and -phile.
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What is the meaning of homophile?
"homophile" (adj) means (technical) Reacting only with antigens of the same type.
What is another word for homophile?
Other words for "homophile" include queer, gay.
What is the opposite of homophile?
The opposite of "homophile" is heterosexual.
What are the different meanings of homophile?
"homophile" has 3 main meanings: 1. (technical) Reacting only with antigens of the same type; 2. (dated) Gay or lesbian; attracted romantically or sexually to people of one's own gender, with the emphasis on love rather than sex; 3. Relating to the early gay-rights movement that stressed love over sex.
