homosexuality

noun

The state of being sexually attracted primarily or exclusively to persons of the same sex, sometimes (potentially offensive) restricted to same-sex attraction between males.

Sexual activity with a person of the same sex, sometimes (potentially offensive) restricted to same-sex sex between males.

Roots

homoshomo- · Greek · same sexus-sex · Latin · sex, gender

Synonyms for homosexuality

homoeroticismn lesbianismn sapphismn heterosexualityn bisexualityn transvestitismn pedophilian tribadismn

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Where does homosexuality come from?

The word homosexuality breaks down into 2 roots of Greek and Latin origin: homo-, from Greek homos (“same”); and -sex, from Latin sexus (“sex, gender”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.