Meaning of affectional preference | Babel Free

Definitions

Sexual or romantic orientation

countable, dated, uncountable

Examples

“I hear that you and the Ms. are going through a trial separation. I'm certain it's difficult, but really, it's not uncommon for women to come out in their more mature years. I had had hints of her affectional preference for years, but with the separation and now that she is living with her lover in the Himalayas, well, I'm afraid it can't be kept out of the papers any longer.”

CEFR level