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homosexuality
[ hoh-muh-sek-shoo-al-i-tee, or, especially British, -seks-yoo- ]
/ ˌhoʊ məˌsɛk ʃuˈæl ɪ ti, or, especially British, -ˌsɛks yu- /
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noun Sometimes Disparaging and Offensive.
sexual desire or behavior directed toward people of one's own sex or gender.
the state of being sexually attracted only to people of one's own sex or gender.
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usage note for homosexuality
Is “homosexuality” offensive? See homosexual.
OTHER WORDS FROM homosexuality
an·ti·ho·mo·sex·u·al·i·ty, noun, adjectiveWords nearby homosexuality
Homo sapiens, Homo sapiens idaltu, Homo sapiens sapiens, homoscedastic, 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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Cultural definitions for homosexuality
homosexuality
A sexual attraction between persons of the same sex. (See gay and lesbian; compare heterosexuality.)
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