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homophile

Homophile (adj) means reacting only with homologous antigens.

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adj
1
Reacting only with homologous antigens.
2
Homosexual, gay or lesbian, having a sexual or romantic preference for persons of one's own gender; used to emphasize love over sex.
3
Of or pertaining to the “homophile movement”, a gay activist movement emphasizing love over sex.
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Etymology

From homo- + -phile.

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What is the meaning of homophile?

"homophile" (adj) means reacting only with homologous antigens.

What are the different meanings of homophile?

"homophile" has 3 main meanings: 1. Reacting only with homologous antigens; 2. Homosexual, gay or lesbian, having a sexual or romantic preference for persons of one's own gender; used to emphasize love over sex; 3. Of or pertaining to the “homophile movement”, a gay activist movement emphasizing love over sex.

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