noun
homosexuality
hoh-muh-sehk-shuu-A-lih-tee
noun
1
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."
How to Use Homosexuality
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe state or fact of being attracted to the same sex.
Common pairings
attitudes toward homosexuality
decriminalization of homosexuality
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Etymology
From homosexual + -ity, modeled on the German Homosexualität, coined in the late 19th century.