Meaning of homosexual | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Sexually and/or romantically attracted to members of the same sex, such as a man who is attracted to men or a woman who is attracted to women; gay
2. A person who is sexually attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex.
3. bird, especially a perching bird
4. Between two people of the same sex; gay
5. Intended for or used by homosexuals, as a nightclub, a bar, etc
6. penis
7. A person who is sexually attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex
8. person of questionable or shady character, or involved in dubious affairs

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Examples

“It must not be understood that homosexuality is confined to women. Relationships of this type exist also among men, and in taki-taki are to be found words which are specific designations for male homosexuals, who are termed hantimąn, or awɛge.”

“Soon, we got up, walked around the west side — toward the "meat rack" — the gay part of the park. There, it was as if someone had hung a line of marionettes on the railing: the lonesome young homosexuals, legs dangling, looking, waiting for that one-night's sexual connection...”

“It was unheard-of for those of us who are 30-something or older to have had an openly gay role model when we were young. Homosexuals weren't depicted in the media in a positive light, if at all.”

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