Homosexual

Meaning of homosexual

As an adjective, homosexual describes sexual or romantic attraction between people of the same sex—for example, a man attracted to men or a woman attracted to women. The word is typically used for sole or exclusive same-sex attraction and is also associated with the term gay.

As a noun, homosexual refers to a person who is sexually attracted solely or primarily to people of the same sex.

Usage

Homosexual is a formal term and can describe a relationship or attraction between two people of the same sex. In a dated usage, it can also describe places intended for or used by homosexual people, such as a nightclub or bar.