homosexuality

[ hoh-muh-sek-shoo-al-i-tee, or, esp. British, -seks-yoo- ]
/ ˌhoʊ məˌsɛk ʃuˈæl ɪ ti, or, esp. British, -ˌsɛks yu- /

noun

sexual desire or behavior directed toward a person or persons of one's own sex.

Origin of homosexuality

First recorded in 1890–95; homo- + sexuality

usage note for homosexuality

See homosexual.

OTHER WORDS FROM homosexuality

an·ti·ho·mo·sex·u·al·i·ty, noun, adjective

Example sentences from the Web for homosexuality

British Dictionary definitions for homosexuality

homosexuality
/ (ˌhəʊməʊˌsɛksjʊˈælɪtɪ, ˌhɒm-) /

noun

sexual attraction to or sexual relations with members of the same sex Compare heterosexuality

Medical definitions for homosexuality

homosexuality
[ hō′mə-sĕk′shōō-ălĭ-tē, -mō- ]

n.

Sexual orientation to persons of the same sex.
Sexual activity with another of the same sex.

Cultural definitions for homosexuality

homosexuality

A sexual attraction between persons of the same sex. (See gay and lesbian; compare heterosexuality.)