homosexual

[US]/ˌhəʊməˈsekʃuəl/
[UK]/ˌhoʊməˈsekʃuəl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.homosexual
n.homosexual;homosexual relationship

Example Sentences

HIV transmission among homosexual men

a ban on homosexuals in the armed forces.

Homosexuals in public life are now coming out of the closet.

deep-rooted prejudice against homosexuals

He came out as a homosexual after his mother died.

Real-world Examples

Andrew is also an out-and-proud homosexual.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 4

Paul, you did call him a latent homosexual- ...in at least one of your articles.

Source: Go blank axis version

I never thought I'd see the day our family would have a homosexual in it.

Source: Deadly Women

Do you think Nigel's going to give you a grandson? He's an alcoholic homosexual.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 3

Despite of all of this, generally speaking, homosexuals are not living a carefree life.

Source: Essential English Topics to Know for a Lifetime

Have you ever had homosexual thoughts? she asked.

Source: People Magazine

'To out someone' meant to tell the world that the person was a homosexual, usually a public figure.

Source: BBC Listening Collection October 2014

My mother asked me do you have to tell them every time that you're a homosexual.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

Countries around the world are giving homosexuals full marriage rights.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Homosexual acts are a crime and can lead to incarceration.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) November 2015 Collection

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