/omosekˈswal/
#4485 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
homosexual, gay
Word origin
Coined in the late nineteenth century from Greek homos ('same') and Latin sexualis ('sexual').
- Origin
- Greek and Latin
- Root
- homos + sexualis
- English cognates
- homosexual
Grammar
Masc pluralhomosexuales
Examples
Muchos reconocen .
Many countries now recognise homosexual marriage.
aniversario .
The homosexual couple celebrated their anniversary with the family.
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When was that law on the rights of homosexual people passed?
asociación .
It is an association that supports young homosexual people.
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The study analyses attitudes towards homosexual relationships.
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