homosexual

Meanings

• Noun

  A person whose sexual attraction is primarily towards individuals of the same sex.

  - "John is a homosexual."
  - "Sarah came out as a homosexual to her family."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/
   
   
   
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2. /ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5049463"

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Antonyms

hetero , heterosexual , straight , hetero , heterosexual , breeder , hetero , heterosexual , straight

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Synonyms

Uranian , bugger , carpet muncher , company man , dyke , fag , faggot , fairy , flamer , fruit , gay , homo , invert , lesbian , lesbo , light in the loafers , moffie , muff-diver , nance , nancy , nancy boy , pansy , pederast , pole-smoker , poofter , queen , queer , same-sexer , sapphist , scissor sister , sodomite , LGBT , gay , lesbian , gay , lesbian , same-sex , faggot , gay , homo , lesbian , sodomite

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with homosexual
homes , romes , gymnasiums

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Variants

List of all variants of homosexual that leads to same result
homosexual , homosexually , homosexuals , anti-homosexual , antihomosexual

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'homos' meaning same and 'sexual' meaning sexual. First used in English in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. Homosexuality was removed from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in 1973.

2. The Stonewall Riots in 1969 are considered the beginning of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.

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Related Concepts

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1. Heterosexual: A person whose sexual attraction is primarily towards individuals of the opposite sex.

2. Bisexual: A person whose sexual attraction is towards both men and women.

3. Transgender: A person whose gender identity does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth.

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Culture

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Homosexuality has been a significant part of human history and culture for centuries, with depictions and representations in various forms of art, literature, and music. Homosexuality was criminalized in many parts of the world until the late 20th century, and the fight for LGBTQ+ rights is an ongoing process.

How to Memorize "homosexual"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person expressing their love and attraction towards someone of the same sex.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of same-sex attraction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'LGBTQ+' to remember the different sexual orientations and gender identities.

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