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Definition of homosexuality

homosexuality

/ˌhoʊ.moʊˌsɛk.ʃuˈæl.ə.ti/
ho · mo · sex · u · al · i · ty
Adverb:homosexually
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Plural:homosexualities
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Adjective:homosexual
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• noun

1

The quality or characteristic of being romantically or sexually attracted to people of one's own sex or gender, or of engaging in romantic or sexual relationships with them.

Example

"The sociological study examined changing public attitudes toward homosexuality over the past fifty years."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Homosexuality' is primarily used in formal, legal, academic, or historical contexts; in everyday conversation, people more commonly use terms such as 'being gay' or 'same-sex attraction'.

• Rhymes for homosexuality

• Nearby Words

homophonous
homosexual
homosexualism
homosexuality
homosexually
homs
hon

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century as a loan translation of the German 'Homosexualität', which was introduced by Austro-Hungarian writer Karl-Maria Kertbeny in 1869 from Greek 'homos' (same) and Latin 'sexus' (sex).

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