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same-sex

American

[seym-seks] / ˈseɪmˌsɛks /

adjective

of, relating to, or involving two or more people of the same gender or sex.

The study investigates the effect of same-sex friendships.
Same-sex marriage was recently legalized in my country.

Etymology

Origin of same-sex

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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Dehlin believes his support of same-sex marriage and women’s equality in the church was also a major factor in the decision, a position the church disputes.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

That November, my home state became one of the first in the country to legalize same-sex marriage by popular vote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Slemrod said only 1.4% of different-sex joint filers changed the name order in the data he studied, while for same-sex couples it’s 2.7%.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

But in the push to legalize same-sex marriage, advocates tended to flatten the experiences and family structures of queer people to make it palatable to the American public.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

The three-judge panel issued a ruling that allows same-sex marriages to take place.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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