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homosexuality

hoh-muh-sehk-shuu-A-lih-tee

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Homosexuality (noun) means Romantic or sexual attraction to people of one's own sex. Example: “The documentary traces the history of homosexuality in ancient Greek society.”

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Romantic or sexual attraction to people of one's own sex.

"The documentary traces the history of homosexuality in ancient Greek society."

"Attitudes toward homosexuality have shifted enormously over the past fifty years."

"The psychology textbook has a chapter explaining how researchers once misunderstood homosexuality."

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In plain EnglishThe state or fact of being attracted to the same sex.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

From homosexual + -ity, modeled on the German Homosexualität, coined in the late 19th century.

Origin: German · First attested 1800

Class of 1800 homosexuality joined the language around 1800.

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Synonyms

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same-sex attraction same-sex orientation homoeroticism queerness gayness homosexualism urningism uranism SSAD inversionism

Antonyms

heterosexuality straightness

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Rhymes for homosexuality

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of homosexuality?

"homosexuality" (noun) means romantic or sexual attraction to people of one's own sex.

What is another word for homosexuality?

Other words for "homosexuality" include same-sex attraction, same-sex orientation, homoeroticism, queerness, gayness, homosexualism.

What is the opposite of homosexuality?

Opposites of "homosexuality" include heterosexuality, straightness.

How do you use homosexuality in a sentence?

Example: "The documentary traces the history of homosexuality in ancient Greek society."

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