Homosexuals
/ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuəlz/
Definitions
Individuals who are primarily attracted to people of the same sex.
/ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuəlz/
People attracted to the same sex
The organization advocates for the rights of homosexuals.
💡 Simply: Homosexuals are people who are really into other people of the same gender. Like, a girl who likes girls, or a boy who likes boys.
👶 For kids: People who like people of the same gender.
More Examples
The study examined the experiences of homosexuals in the military.
Many homosexuals have found acceptance and support within their communities.
How It's Used
"Sociologists study the social experiences of homosexuals."
"The medical community provides resources for homosexuals."
Idioms & expressions
gay pride
Pride in being homosexual and celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and rights.
"The city hosts a large gay pride parade every year."
From Greek *homos* (same) and Latin *sexus* (sex), first recorded in a medical context in the late 19th century.
Used to describe sexual orientation from the late 19th century, initially in medical and psychological contexts. The term's usage has evolved from a clinical term to a term for identity.
Memory tip
Think 'homo' (same) + 'sexuals' = people with same-sex attraction.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: homo- (Greek: same), sexus (Latin: sex)