homosexuality
[ hoh-muh-sek-shoo-al-i-tee, or, esp. British, -seks-yoo- ]
/ ˌhoʊ məˌsɛk ʃuˈæl ɪ ti, or, esp. British, -ˌsɛks yu- /
noun
sexual desire or behavior directed toward a person or persons of one's own sex.
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usage note for homosexuality
See homosexual.
OTHER WORDS FROM homosexuality
an·ti·ho·mo·sex·u·al·i·ty, noun, adjectiveWords nearby homosexuality
homorganic, homoromantic, homoscedastic, homoserine, homosexual, homosexuality, homosocial, homosporous, homospory, homostyled, homotaxis
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British Dictionary definitions for homosexuality
homosexuality
/ (ˌhəʊməʊˌsɛksjʊˈælɪtɪ, ˌhɒm-) /
noun
sexual attraction to or sexual relations with members of the same sexCompare heterosexuality
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Medical definitions for homosexuality
homosexuality
[ hō′mə-sĕk′shōō-ăl′ĭ-tē, -mō- ]
n.
Sexual orientation to persons of the same sex.
Sexual activity with another of the same sex.
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Cultural definitions for homosexuality
homosexuality
A sexual attraction between persons of the same sex. (See gay and lesbian; compare heterosexuality.)
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