homophile
/ˈhoʊməfaɪl/
adjective
- Relating to or supporting the rights and acceptance of gay people (often used historically).
- She attended a homophile rally advocating for equal treatment under the law.
- The homophile magazine provided a rare space for gay voices in the 1960s.
- The term 'homophile' was preferred by some early activists over 'homosexual'.
noun
- A person who is attracted to people of the same sex; a gay person (often used in historical contexts).
- Many homophiles in the 1950s met in secret because of widespread discrimination.
- The organization was founded by a group of homophiles seeking social acceptance.
- The early homophile movement fought for basic rights long before the modern LGBTQ+ rights era.
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