homosexual

UK
/ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛkʃuəl/
US
/ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuəl/

Translations

homosexualnoun
homosexuals
pl
UK
/ˌhɒməˈsɛkʃuəl/
US
/ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuəl/
homosexuelNom parfois jugé daté ou péjoratif.
The new policy was criticized for discriminating against homosexuals.
La nouvelle politique a été critiquée pour sa discrimination à l'égard des homosexuels.
Additional translations
homosexuelleNom parfois jugé daté ou péjoratif.
Synonyms
same-sex attracted
homosexualadjective
UK
/ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛkʃuəl/
US
/ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuəl/
The film explores the challenges faced by homosexual individuals in a conservative society.
Le film explore les difficultés auxquelles sont confrontées les personnes homosexuelles dans une société conservatrice.

Definitions

homosexualnoun
A gay person; usage as a noun is now often considered dated or offensive.
The new policy was criticized for discriminating against homosexuals.
homosexualadjective
Relating to or characterized by a sexual attraction to people of one's own sex.
The film explores the challenges faced by homosexual individuals in a conservative society.