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.
usage note for homosexuality
See
homosexual.
OTHER WORDS FROM homosexuality
an·ti·ho·mo·sex·u·al·i·ty, noun, adjectiveWords nearby homosexuality
homorganic,
homoromantic,
homoscedastic,
homoserine,
homosexual,
homosexuality,
homosocial,
homosporous,
homospory,
homostyled,
homotaxis
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-ăl′ĭ-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.)