As a noun homosexuality
is the state of being sexually and romantically attracted primarily to persons of the same sex.
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homosexuality
Noun
(en-noun)
The state of being sexually and romantically attracted primarily to persons of the same sex.
Sexual activity with a person of the same sex.
Usage notes
Homosexuality in women is also known as lesbianism. As homosexuality'' applies to people of either sex, the expression ''homosexuality and lesbianism'' is redundant and is best replaced by ''homosexuality'' or ''lesbianism'' alone as appropriate. Different cultural constructions of same-sex love are collectively referred to as ''homosexualities.
Synonyms
* gayness, queerness
* homosexualism
* lesbianism (applied only to women)
* uranism (rare)
Antonyms
* heterosexuality
* straightness (slang)
Hyponyms
* scissoring
