homo

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex
  2. noun any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage

Etymology

Clipping of homosexual.

In classic literature

Synonyms

homosexual, homophile, gay

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