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Meanings of heterosexual in English

Portuguese
hetero
Catalan
hetero

A heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex.

        hetero
        Portuguese
        hetero

        Sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex.

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              Usage of heterosexual in English
              1
              In a so-called traditional heterosexual union, the roles are clear and well-known.
              Ebony
              2
              At the moment, virtual reality porn is largely aimed at heterosexual men.
              The Guardian
              3
              Yes, this immigration route is open for both heterosexual and same-sex couples.
              The South African
              4
              Stevens said, Country songs are almost always love songs about heterosexual relationships.
              The new yorker
              5
              Earlier, there had been a whispered debate about whether Matthieu was heterosexual.
              The Guardian
              6
              Another 31 states have passed constitutional amendments restricting marriage to heterosexual couples.
              Reuters
              7
              About 50 per cent of both homosexual and heterosexual priests practise celibacy.
              The Irish Times
              8
              All of these changes might take a toll on some heterosexual relationships.
              BBC
              9
              They were conservative Pakeha, limited in their acquaintance with anyone not heterosexual.
              Radio NZ
              10
              It was a look some heterosexual music executives found hard to handle.
              Reuters
              11
              Justice does not see a man or woman, heterosexual, gay or lesbian.
              The South African
              12
              So much for my heterosexual life from which I have officially retired.
              The ginger man
              13
              That sounds like an excessive estimate, considering how relentlessly heterosexual you are.
              Ashes Of Victory
              14
              Because many heterosexual people at that time were dying of Aids also.
              The Guardian
              15
              Conclusion: Reported heterosexual AI is common but variable among South Africans.
              Pubmed
              16
              Every human being is the result of heterosexual union, either directly or indirectly.
              The Irish Times
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              Heterosexual through the time
              Heterosexual across language varieties
              Ireland
              Common
              United States of America
              Common
              United Kingdom
              Less common