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.