Lesbian
[ lez-bee-uh n ]
/ ˈlɛz bi ən /
adjective
of or relating to Lesbos.
(usually lowercase)
of, relating to, or characteristic of female homosexuality.
(usually lowercase)
erotic; sensual.
noun
an inhabitant of Lesbos.
(usually lowercase)
a female homosexual.
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British Dictionary definitions for lesbian (1 of 2)
lesbian
/ (ˈlɛzbɪən) /
noun
a female homosexual
adjective
of or characteristic of lesbians
Derived forms of lesbian
lesbianism, nounWord Origin for lesbian
C19: from the homosexuality attributed to
Sappho
British Dictionary definitions for lesbian (2 of 2)
Lesbian
/ (ˈlɛzbɪən) /
noun
a native or inhabitant of Lesbos
the Aeolic dialect of Ancient Greek spoken in Lesbos
adjective
of or relating to Lesbos
of or relating to the poetry of Lesbos, esp that of Sappho
Medical definitions for lesbian
lesbian
[ lĕz′bē-ə-n ]
n.
A woman whose sexual orientation is to other women.
adj.
Relating to or being a lesbian.