Definition of homosexual Homosexual

/howˌmowsɛˈkʃʌˌwʌl/ - [howmowsekshuwul] - ho•mo•sex•u•al

We found 9 definitions of homosexual from 4 different sources.

What does homosexual mean?

Noun Plural: homosexuals
homosexual - someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex
		homophile, homo, gay
		mortal, somebody, someone, individual, person, soul a single organism
		gay man, shirtlifter a homosexual man
Adjective
homosexual - sexually attracted to members of your own sex
		bisexual sexually attracted to both sexes
		heterosexual sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex
		sex activity, sexual activity, sexual practice, sex activities associated with sexual intercourse; "they had sex in the back seat"
		butch (of male or female homosexuals) characterized by stereotypically male traits or appearance
		homophile, queer, gay homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
		homoerotic of or concerning homosexual love
		lesbian, sapphic of or relating to or characterized by homosexual relations between woman
		paederastic, pederastic of homosexuality between a man and a boy
		transgender, transgendered involving a partial or full reversal of gender
		transsexual overwhelmingly desirous of being, or completely identifying with, the opposite sex
		transvestic, transvestite receiving sexual gratification from wearing clothing of the opposite sex

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homosexual (Noun)
A person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex.
homosexual (Adjective)
Sexually attracted primarily to other members of the same sex. Either a male androphile or a female gynephile. Sometimes used in the sense of sole/exclusive attraction.
homosexual (Adjective)
Pertaining to homosexuality, as a relationship, an attraction, a desire, etc.
homosexual (Adjective)
Intended for or used by homosexuals, as a nightclub, a bar, etc.

homosexual
A person who is sexually attracted solely or primarily to other members of the same sex.
homosexual
Sexually attracted to members of his/her own sex.