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homosexuality

nounfeminineformal/ɔmɔsɨksuɐliˈðaðɨ/medium

ho·mos·se·xu·a·li·da·de

Definition

Emotional and/or sexual attraction to people of the same sex or gender; sexual orientation characterized by this attraction.
Homosexuality is a natural sexual orientation present in all cultures.
The fight for the rights of people based on their homosexuality continues.
Common collocations
male homosexualityfemale homosexualityhomosexuality rights

Etymology

Do grego *homós* (igual) + latim *sexus* (sexo) + sufixo '-idade'. Formação moderna.

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