same-sex

American

[saym-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

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Hilton earned a reputation as eccentric but savvy, pushing the Conservative Party to embrace same-sex marriage and more climate-friendly policies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

Pink also pointed out that in 2014, Macklemore performed his same-sex anthem Same Love at the Grammys, while a mass wedding ceremony saw 33 LGBTQ+ couples get married on stage.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

The decision is a victory for Macron, who promised the law after his re-election in 2022, marking one of France's biggest social reforms since same-sex marriage was legalised in 2012.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

Because the federal government recognizes same-sex marriage, this advice should apply to both opposite-sex and same-sex couples.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026

The same day as the funeral service in Charleston—June 26, 2015—the Supreme Court of the United States issued a landmark decision, affirming that same-sex couples had the right to marry in all fifty states.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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