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Meanings of homosexuality in English
Romantic or sexual attraction or behavior between members of the same sex or gender.
Related terms
A sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex.
Synonyms
Examples for "gay"
Examples for "gay"
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The gay marriage law in Washington state has not yet taken effect.
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There's no way to mince words here; it's a pretty gay situation.
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But gay rights in Cuba have taken great strides in recent years.
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A good example, she says, is the party's opposition to gay marriage.
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However, in the longer term, married gay couple may invest more together.
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A large majority of African citizens, however, are intolerant of homosexual citizens.
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The homosexual issue was brought into the open by the State Dept.
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You are aware, of course, that Freud linked paranoia with homosexual tendencies.
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At issue are statements on the AFA site that oppose homosexual rights.
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The Vatican has become increasingly vocal against homosexual marriage in recent months.
Usage of homosexuality in English
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Countries that have most recently decriminalised homosexuality included Botswana, Angola and India.
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He's an absolute wrong 'un when it comes to homosexuality as well.
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This bill would prevent teachers from teaching about homosexuality in public schools.
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China decriminalized homosexuality in 1997, but does still not allow gay marriage.
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Giving minors information about homosexuality has been illegal in Russia since 2013.
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African countries have some of the world's most prohibitive laws governing homosexuality.
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Currently, there are 37 member countries that have laws which criminalise homosexuality.
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For reports of genes involved in human homosexuality, see Hamer et al.
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ECHR's 1981 ruling that criminalisation of homosexuality in Northern Ireland was illegal.
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No mention of homosexuality, no judgments-whosaid the conservative Ayatollahs weren't compassionate?
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In Jordan, which decriminalized homosexuality in 1951, stigma and discrimination are common.
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Jamaica is one of about 75 countries globally where homosexuality is illegal.
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So we may see homosexuality of a kind in the lowest animals.
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Folau is a born-again Christian whose faith regards homosexuality as a sin.
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While homosexuality in Haiti is not illegal, it is not socially acceptable.
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In India homosexuality remains controversial and it can lead to life imprisonment.
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Homosexuality through the time
Homosexuality across language varieties
South Africa
Common
Ireland
Common
New Zealand
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