homosexual
/ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkʃuəl/
noun
- 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
- 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.
- 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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