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homosexual Synonyms

Another word for homosexual

Choosing another word for homosexual depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Sexually or romantically attracted exclusively to people of one's own sex or gender.

Usage Example

"The sociological study examined the legal rights of gay couples across different countries."

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gay
Strong
same-sex
lesbian
queer

• noun (Context 2)

A person who is sexually or romantically attracted exclusively to people of their own sex or gender.

Usage Example

"The historical documentary chronicled the struggles faced by homosexuals in the mid-twentieth century."

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gay
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lesbian

Opposites of homosexual

The opposite of homosexual shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

heterosexual
straight
See all opposites of homosexual

• Nearby Words

homophobic
homophone
homophonous
homosexual
homosexualism
homosexuality
hon

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Homosexual. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/homosexual
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