homo

UK
/ˈhəʊməʊ/
US
/ˈhoʊmoʊ/

Translations

homonoun
homos
pl
UK
/ˈhəʊməʊ/
US
/ˈhoʊmoʊ/
The term 'homo' is often used in scientific contexts to refer to the genus Homo, which includes modern humans.
Термин 'гомо' часто используется в научных контекстах для обозначения рода Homo, который включает современных людей.

Definitions

homonoun
A member of the genus Homo, which includes modern humans and their close relatives.
The discovery of ancient tools provided evidence of early Homo species in the region.
A slang term, often considered offensive, used to refer to a homosexual person.
He was upset by the derogatory use of the word 'homo' in the conversation.