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Definition of hetero

hetero

/ˈhɛtəroʊ/
het · er · o
Plural:heteros
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Adjective:heterosexual
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• adjective

1

Sexually or romantically attracted exclusively to people of the opposite sex; heterosexual.

Example

"The survey asked participants whether they identified as gay, bisexual, or hetero."

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• noun

1

A heterosexual person.

Example

"The community center welcomes both LGBTQ+ individuals and supportive heteros."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Used almost exclusively in informal or conversational contexts as a clipping of 'heterosexual'.

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• Nearby Words

hesperis
hesperornis
hessian
hetero
heterogeneous
heteromeles
heterosexual

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the early 20th century as an informal shortening of 'heterosexual', ultimately derived from the Ancient Greek 'heteros' meaning 'other' or 'different'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hetero. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hetero
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