Definition of heterosexuality Heterosexuality

/hɛˌtɚowsɛkʃʌwæˈlɪti/ - [heterowsekshuwatlitee] - het•er•o•sex•u•al•i•ty

We found 5 definitions of heterosexuality from 5 different sources.

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What does heterosexuality mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: heterosexualities

heterosexuality - a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the opposite sex
  heterosexualism, straightness
  sex activity, sexual activity, sexual practice, sex activities associated with sexual intercourse; "they had sex in the back seat"
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  • heterosexuality (Noun)
    The state of being emotionally or sexually attracted to persons of the opposite sex.

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  • heterosexuality
    The sexual preference characterised by a romantic or sexual attraction to people of the opposite sex.

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  • Heterosexual people love people (sexually and romantically) of the opposite sex. A heterosexual man loves women. A heterosexual woman loves men. Another less formal word for heterosexual is "straight".

    Heterosexual is seen as different from homosexuality, bisexuality or asexuality. Most people describe themselves as heterosexual.

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