homosexual

noun
UK: /ˌhɒməˈseksjuəl/
US: /ˌhoʊməˈsekʃuəl/

  1. A person who is sexually attracted to people of the same sex.

    1. He is a homosexual and very proud of it.
    2. The documentary explored the social challenges faced by homosexual individuals in the past.

  2. Relating to or characterized by sexual attraction to people of the same sex.

    1. Homosexual behavior is now more accepted.
    2. The novel sensitively portrays the complexities of homosexual relationships in the city.

Synonyms

gay lesbian
homosexual adjective

  1. Relating to, or characterized by sexual attraction between people of the same sex.

    1. Homosexual relationships are now more visible.
    2. The organization advocates for equal rights for homosexual people in the workplace.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "homosexual" in English means: A person who is sexually attracted to people of the same sex., Relating to or characterized by sexual attraction to people of the same sex..

The phonetic transcription of "homosexual" is /ˌhɒməˈseksjuəl/ in British English and /ˌhoʊməˈsekʃuəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "homosexual": gay, lesbian.

Example usage of "homosexual": "He is a homosexual and very proud of it.". More examples on the page.