Homosexual
Pronunciation: /ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkˌʃʌwəl/
Homosexual (adjective)
- Attracted to people of the same gender.
- Involving romantic or sexual relationships between people of the same gender.
Examples
- He felt homosexual attraction from a young age.
- She realized her homosexual feelings during college.
Common collocations: homosexual attraction, homosexual orientation, homosexual relationship, homosexual couple, identify as a homosexual
Homosexual (noun)
- A person who is attracted to people of the same gender.
Examples
- A homosexual may face discrimination in some societies.
- He identifies as a homosexual and is proud of it.