Homosexual

/ˌhoʊ.moʊˈsɛk.tʃu.əl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who is sexually attracted to members of the same sex.

He is a homosexual who has been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.

An individual, typically an adult, who identifies as part of the homosexual community.

During the event, many homosexuals shared their stories of acceptance.

adjective

Of or relating to sexual attraction or behavior between members of the same sex.

The couple openly identified as homosexual and often participated in pride events.

Pertaining to or characterized by a sexual orientation toward people of the same sex.

Homosexual relationships can be found in many cultures throughout history.

From Greek 'homo' meaning 'same' and Latin 'sexualis' meaning 'of sex'.

coming out

The process of revealing one's sexual orientation to others.

LGBTQ+

An acronym representing a range of sexual orientations and gender identities.

pride

A celebration of LGBTQ+ identities and rights.

bisexual

A person attracted to both sexes.

pansexual

A person attracted to individuals regardless of their gender or sex.

sexual orientation

A person's emotional or sexual attraction to others.

Queer

They use the term queer to express a broader identity beyond just homosexual.

Fag

This slang term can be derogatory if used negatively but has been reclaimed by some in the community.