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    Homo (en. Homo)

    /o.mo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person attracted to individuals of the same sex.
    He has identified as homo for several years.
    Il se définit comme homo depuis plusieurs années.
    A term often used in a familiar or humorous context.
    He made a homo joke that got a lot of laughs.
    Il a fait une blague homo qui a beaucoup fait rire.
    Sometimes used pejoratively, depending on the context.
    Some people use this word stereotypically.
    Certaines personnes emploient ce mot de manière stéréotypée.

    Etymology

    From ancient Greek 'homo', meaning 'the same'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    homo sapiens
    Human species.
    homo sapiens
    homo erectus
    Prehistoric human species.
    homo erectus
    homo ludens
    Concept designating man as a playing being.
    homo ludens

    Related Words

    homosexuality
    Sexual orientation towards people of the same sex.
    homosexualité
    bi-
    Prefix indicating attraction to both sexes.
    bi-
    transgender
    Term designating a person whose gender identity does not correspond to their sex at birth.
    transgenre

    Slang Meanings

    Affectionate term for a close friend in the LGBT community.
    Hey, my homo!
    Salut, mon homo !
    Used to express camaraderie or solidarity within the community.
    In our group, we all support each other; that's what being homo means.
    Dans notre groupe, on se soutient tous, c'est ce que signifie être homo.