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nonhomosexually

/ˌnɑːn.hoʊ.moʊˈsɛk.ʃu.ə.li/
non · ho · mo · sex · u · al · ly

Adjective:nonhomosexual
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• adverb

1

In a manner that does not involve or relate to homosexuality; without exhibiting homosexual attraction or behavior.

Example

"The sociologists noted that the broad categorization allowed respondents to describe their relationships nonhomosexually without forcing them to explicitly identify as heterosexual."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the prefix 'non-' (not), the root word 'homosexual' (coined in the late 19th century from Greek 'homos' meaning same and Latin 'sexus' meaning sex), and the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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