homosexual

/ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkʃuəl/
noun
  1. A person who is attracted to people of the same gender.
    • He was one of the first openly homosexuals in his workplace.
    • Many homosexuals faced discrimination in the past.
    • The support group welcomes homosexuals and their allies.
adjective
  1. Describing a person who is attracted to people of the same gender, or relating to such attraction.
    • The organization supports the rights of homosexual couples.
    • She came out as homosexual to her family last year.
    • Many countries now recognize homosexual marriages.
  2. Relating to sexual activity or relationships between people of the same gender.
    • The film portrayed a homosexual relationship in a positive light.
    • The law banned homosexual acts in public places.
    • Homosexual behavior has been observed in many animal species.
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