Same-sex
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Definition
In sexuality and relationship language, same-sex describes something involving, relating to, or occurring between homosexual men or women. It appears in phrases such as “same-sex marriage.”
Quick Facts
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What does “same-sex” mean?
“Same-sex” describes something involving or relating to homosexual men or women. In relationship language, it can refer to a relationship or marriage between people of the same sex.
A separate nonsexual use
“Same-sex” can also mean restricted to members of a single sex, as in “a same-sex school.” In that use, it refers to the makeup of the group rather than to sexual orientation or relationships.