homosexual

  • 11homosexual — 01. There is still a great deal of discrimination against [homosexuals] based on their sexual orientation. 02. I hope that some day [homosexuality] will be simply seen as another way of being, not as some kind of sickness or sign of immorality.… …

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  • 12homosexual — ho|mo|sex|u|al [ˌhəuməˈsekʃuəl, ˌhɔmə US ˌhou ] adj formal if someone, especially a man, is homosexual, they are sexually attracted to people of the same sex = ↑gay ▪ One of Ruth s brothers was homosexual. ▪ homosexual men ▪ a homosexual… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 13homosexual — [[t]hɒ̱moʊse̱kʃuəl, AM ho͟ʊ [/t]] ♦♦♦ homosexuals 1) ADJ: usu ADJ n A homosexual relationship is a sexual relationship between people of the same sex. 2) ADJ Someone who is homosexual is sexually attracted to people of the same sex. A fraud trial …

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  • 14Homosexual — A person sexually attracted to persons of the same sex. Homosexuals include males (gays) and females (lesbians). The term homosexual can also be an adjective. * * * 1. Relating to or characteristic of homosexuality. 2. One whose interests and… …

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  • 15homosexual — adj y s m y f 1 Que experimenta atracción sexual por personas de su mismo sexo: los derechos de los homosexuales, un artista homosexual 2 Que pertenece a la homosexualidad o se relaciona con ella: una relación homosexual, una tendencia homosexual …

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  • 16homosexual — I UK [ˌhəʊməʊˈsekʃuəl] / US [ˌhoʊmoʊˈsekʃuəl] adjective attracted sexually to people of the same sex. In ordinary speech, it is more usual to describe homosexual people as gay. • See: bisexual, heterosexual Derived word: homosexuality UK… …

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  • 17homosexual — 1. adjective /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl,ˌhɒməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl,ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl,ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl,ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl,ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ a) Sexually attracted solely or primarily to other members of the same sex. Significant results indicate that Swedes would choose… …

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  • 18homosexual — ► adjetivo 1 Se aplica a la atracción y relación sexual entre personas del mismo sexo. ANTÓNIMO heterosexual ► adjetivo/ sustantivo masculino femenino 2 Se refiere a la persona que siente atracción o tiene relaciones sexuales con otra persona de… …

    Enciclopedia Universal

  • 19homosexual — (adj) (Intermedio) que determina las relaciones sexuales o amorosas entre personas del mismo sexo Ejemplos: En Argentina tuvo lugar la primera boda homosexual en América Latina. Las parejas homosexuales no son aceptadas en muchas sociedades. (m)… …

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  • 20homosexual — ho|mo|sex|u|al1 [ ,houmou sekʃuəl ] noun count a person who is attracted sexually to people of the same sex. Homosexuals, especially men, are often called gays. Female homosexuals are often called lesbians. homosexual ho|mo|sex|u|al 2 [ ,houmou… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English