lesbian

Meanings

• noun

  A woman who is emotionally and sexually attracted to other women.

  - "She identified as a lesbian."
  - "There are many lesbian bars in this city."
  - "Lesbians have faced discrimination throughout history."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlɛzbi.ən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

Amy-John , beanflicker , beaver eater , boondagger , bulldiker , bulldyker , carpet muncher , clam smacker , clitorist , crack snacker , cunt-lapper , donut bumper , dyke , lesbianist , lezzer , lezzie , lezzo , rug muncher , scissor sister , todger dodger , vagitarian , gayelle , sapphist , dyke , gay , homosexual , dyke , gay , homosexual

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lesbian
cheesebian , lesionian , refrainian

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Variants

List of all variants of lesbian that leads to same result
lesbian , lesbians

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the island of Lesbos in Greece, where the poet Sappho lived and wrote about her love for women.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'lesbian' was in the 5th century BCE.

2. The Lesbian Island of Mytilene in Greece was known for its female poets and artists.

3. The term 'lesbian' was not used as a negative term until the late 19th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. gay: An umbrella term for people who are not straight, including lesbians, gay men, bisexual people, and transgender people.

2. queer: A term used to describe people who do not conform to traditional gender or sexual norms, including lesbians.

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Culture

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Lesbian culture includes literature, art, music, and community building among lesbian women. Notable figures in lesbian history include Sappho, Emily Dickinson, and Radclyffe Hall.

How to Memorize "lesbian"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of women laughing and dancing together, expressing their love and support for each other.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the color purple, which is often used as a symbol of the lesbian community.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'L.E.S.B.I.A.N.' to remember that lesbians are women who love women: 'Loving Every Sister Bringing Indescribable Adventure Now'.

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