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Definition of homosexualism

homosexualism

/ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkʃuəlɪzəm/
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Adverb:homosexually
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Adjective:homosexual
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being sexually or romantically attracted to people of one's own sex; homosexuality (now dated and often considered offensive or clinical).

Example

"Early twentieth-century medical texts frequently used the term homosexualism before modern psychological terminology became standard."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The term "homosexualism" is outdated and frequently perceived as pejorative or clinical because the suffix "-ism" implies an ideology or pathology; the standard, neutral term in contemporary English is "homosexuality."

• Rhymes for homosexualism

• Nearby Words

homophone
homophonous
homosexual
homosexualism
homosexuality
homosexually
homs

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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