Homosexual
adjective
Someone who is attracted to people of the same sex.
He realized he was homosexual when he developed romantic feelings for his best friend.
noun
A person who is attracted to people of the same sex.
Many homosexuals in the past were unaccepted by society, but things have changed for the better over time.
adjective
Relating to or involving sexual activity between people of the same sex.
Homosexual behavior has been observed in many different animal species.
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Academic
adjective
Someone who is attracted to people of the same sex.
He realized he was homosexual when he developed romantic feelings for his best friend.
noun
A person who is attracted to people of the same sex.
Many homosexuals in the past were unaccepted by society, but things have changed for the better over time.
adjective
Relating to or involving sexual activity between people of the same sex.
Homosexual behavior has been observed in many different animal species.
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Social Sensitivity
Use 'homosexual' respectfully, as it can be sensitive or offensive if misused.
Respect other's identity, whether they identify as homosexual or not.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variance
Awareness of different cultural acceptance levels to discuss homosexuality is essential.
In some cultures, talking openly about being homosexual is admired, while in others it's taboo.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Interchangeable
Don't confuse 'homosexual' with 'bisexual', which refers to attraction to both sexes.
She's not bisexual; she identifies as a homosexual because she's only attracted to women.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Sensitivity
Use 'homosexual' respectfully, as it can be sensitive or offensive if misused.
Respect other's identity, whether they identify as homosexual or not.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variance
Awareness of different cultural acceptance levels to discuss homosexuality is essential.
In some cultures, talking openly about being homosexual is admired, while in others it's taboo.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Interchangeable
Don't confuse 'homosexual' with 'bisexual', which refers to attraction to both sexes.
She's not bisexual; she identifies as a homosexual because she's only attracted to women.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Sensitivity
Use 'homosexual' respectfully, as it can be sensitive or offensive if misused.
Respect other's identity, whether they identify as homosexual or not.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variance
Awareness of different cultural acceptance levels to discuss homosexuality is essential.
In some cultures, talking openly about being homosexual is admired, while in others it's taboo.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Interchangeable
Don't confuse 'homosexual' with 'bisexual', which refers to attraction to both sexes.
She's not bisexual; she identifies as a homosexual because she's only attracted to women.
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Why #PopeFrancis Loves...
not likely to change doctrine he's not likely to say for example to the disappointment of liberals that that marriage should be extended to homosexuals now he could surprise us with that but thus far his own personal history is that of a person who has supported marriage being Sullivan seeing
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Steven Pinker and...
nor can they talk, but can they suffer? And the persecution of homosexuals. As to any primary mischief, it's evident that it produces no pain in anyone. On the contrary, it produces pleasure. The partners are both willing. If either of them be unwilling, the act is an offense,
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Raghava KK: Coloring...
share with your children's book I made for the iPad you know I have a problem with children's books I think they're full of propaganda so I said I'm going to counter this as my own propaganda if you notice carefully it's a homosexual couple bringing up a
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How in vitro fertilizatio...
Her birth revolutionized the field of reproductive medicine. Given that approximately one in eight heterosexual couples has difficulty conceiving, and that homosexual couples and single parents often need clinical help to make a baby,
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How the worst moments in...
When I was in eighth grade, our science teacher told us that all male homosexuals develop fecal incontinence because of the trauma to their anal sphincter. And I graduated high school without ever going to the cafeteria,
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Militant atheism PIPE...
This could be similar to the campaign organized by homosexuals a few years ago, although heaven forbid that we should stoop to public outing of people against their will. In most cases, people who out themselves
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The surprising origins...
While men were usually permitted to have homosexual relationships based on their status, women weren’t. But it appears that, on Lesbos at this time, aristocratic women generally had more freedom.
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When Sex Turns Lethal PIPE...
centers for disease control and Atlanta they release the results of a study which shows that the lifestyle of some male homosexuals has triggered an epidemic of a rare form of cancer in the
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Kees Moeliker: How a...
Homosexual necrophilia. So I -- I took my camera, I took my notebook, took a chair, and started to observe this behavior.
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Cell Mate Lovers PIPE Taboo
I have never been a homosexual before I was arrested I had a relationship for
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Why #PopeFrancis Loves...
not likely to change doctrine he's not likely to say for example to the disappointment of liberals that that marriage should be extended to homosexuals now he could surprise us with that but thus far his own personal history is that of a person who has supported marriage being Sullivan seeing
Video examples
Steven Pinker and...
nor can they talk, but can they suffer? And the persecution of homosexuals. As to any primary mischief, it's evident that it produces no pain in anyone. On the contrary, it produces pleasure. The partners are both willing. If either of them be unwilling, the act is an offense,
Video examples
Raghava KK: Coloring...
share with your children's book I made for the iPad you know I have a problem with children's books I think they're full of propaganda so I said I'm going to counter this as my own propaganda if you notice carefully it's a homosexual couple bringing up a
Video examples
How in vitro fertilizatio...
Her birth revolutionized the field of reproductive medicine. Given that approximately one in eight heterosexual couples has difficulty conceiving, and that homosexual couples and single parents often need clinical help to make a baby,
Video examples
How the worst moments in...
When I was in eighth grade, our science teacher told us that all male homosexuals develop fecal incontinence because of the trauma to their anal sphincter. And I graduated high school without ever going to the cafeteria,
Video examples
Militant atheism PIPE...
This could be similar to the campaign organized by homosexuals a few years ago, although heaven forbid that we should stoop to public outing of people against their will. In most cases, people who out themselves
Video examples
The surprising origins...
While men were usually permitted to have homosexual relationships based on their status, women weren’t. But it appears that, on Lesbos at this time, aristocratic women generally had more freedom.
Video examples
When Sex Turns Lethal PIPE...
centers for disease control and Atlanta they release the results of a study which shows that the lifestyle of some male homosexuals has triggered an epidemic of a rare form of cancer in the
Video examples
Kees Moeliker: How a...
Homosexual necrophilia. So I -- I took my camera, I took my notebook, took a chair, and started to observe this behavior.
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Cell Mate Lovers PIPE Taboo
I have never been a homosexual before I was arrested I had a relationship for
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James Dobson
American Psychologist
Homosexuals can be, you know, committed to each other. And they have freedom to behave in the ways that they do, but they cannot be a family. They cannot be married. I mean, virtually every culture in the history of the world has considered marriage to be between one woman and one man.
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Ed Koch
American Politician
No, I am not a homosexual. If I were a homosexual, I would hope I would have the courage to say so. What's cruel is that you are forcing me to say I am not a homosexual. This means you are putting homosexuals down. I don't want to do that.
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Pope Benedict XVI
German Clergyman
We must have great respect for these people who also suffer and who want to find their own way of correct living. On the other hand, to create a legal form of a kind of homosexual marriage, in reality, does not help these people.
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Alan Keyes
American Politician
It's about time we all faced up to the truth. If we accept the radical homosexual agenda, be it in the military or in marriage or in other areas of our lives, we are utterly destroying the concept of family.
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Ruth Rendell
British Writer
I very much like writing about homosexual relations. I don't quite know why. Perhaps it's because I feel there's still so much to be said about them.
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Todd Akin
American Politician
I oppose the attempts of homosexual activists to treat homosexual activity as a civil right to be protected and promoted by the government.
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Jerry Falwell
American Clergyman
AIDS is not just God's punishment for homosexuals; it is God's punishment for the society that tolerates homosexuals.
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Anita Bryant
American Singer
Look, I don't hate homosexuals. I've always said that I love the sinner but I hate the sin.
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Park Won-soon
South Korean Politician
I oppose discrimination against homosexuals, but I do not support them, either.
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Elton John
English Musician
I am the most well-known homosexual in the world.
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James Dobson
American Psychologist
Homosexuals can be, you know, committed to each other. And they have freedom to behave in the ways that they do, but they cannot be a family. They cannot be married. I mean, virtually every culture in the history of the world has considered marriage to be between one woman and one man.
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Ed Koch
American Politician
No, I am not a homosexual. If I were a homosexual, I would hope I would have the courage to say so. What's cruel is that you are forcing me to say I am not a homosexual. This means you are putting homosexuals down. I don't want to do that.
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Pope Benedict XVI
German Clergyman
We must have great respect for these people who also suffer and who want to find their own way of correct living. On the other hand, to create a legal form of a kind of homosexual marriage, in reality, does not help these people.
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Alan Keyes
American Politician
It's about time we all faced up to the truth. If we accept the radical homosexual agenda, be it in the military or in marriage or in other areas of our lives, we are utterly destroying the concept of family.
Quote examples
Ruth Rendell
British Writer
I very much like writing about homosexual relations. I don't quite know why. Perhaps it's because I feel there's still so much to be said about them.
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Todd Akin
American Politician
I oppose the attempts of homosexual activists to treat homosexual activity as a civil right to be protected and promoted by the government.
Quote examples
Jerry Falwell
American Clergyman
AIDS is not just God's punishment for homosexuals; it is God's punishment for the society that tolerates homosexuals.
Quote examples
Anita Bryant
American Singer
Look, I don't hate homosexuals. I've always said that I love the sinner but I hate the sin.
Quote examples
Park Won-soon
South Korean Politician
I oppose discrimination against homosexuals, but I do not support them, either.
Quote examples
Elton John
English Musician
I am the most well-known homosexual in the world.
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