same-sex

American  

[seym-seks] / ˈseɪmˌsɛks /

adjective

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of same-sex

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

But once the photos were tagged, Ms. O’Sullivan and her team noticed a problem: The Indian workers had classified all images of same-sex couples as indecent.

From New York Times

While several European nations have promoted changes on gender-related issues, it remains to be seen how some nations, such as China, whose government recognizes neither same-sex marriage nor civil unions, or Russia, which banned same-sex marriage last year, will react to the development.

From Washington Times

Same-sex relationships are not legally recognised in Poland and earlier this year government officials announced changes to clamp down on gay people adopting as single parents.

From BBC

The Methodist Church has become the largest religious denomination in Britain to permit same-sex marriages.

From BBC

Church officials hope the first same-sex weddings in Methodist chapels will take place in the autumn.

From BBC