homosexual

/ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl//ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/

noun

  1. 1

    A person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex.

adjective

  1. 1

    (of a person or animal) Possessing sexual and/or emotional attraction towards members of the same sex. Examples being a male androphile or a female gynephile. (Sometimes used in the sense of sole/exclusive attraction.)

  2. 2

    (of a romantic or sexual act or relationship) Between two people of the same gender-area; gay.

    My sister is currently in a homosexual relationship with a girl in her class.
  3. 3

    Intended for or used by homosexuals, as a nightclub, a bar, etc.

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