Same-sex

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Restricted to members of a single sex. not-comparable
"a same-sex school"
2
Of, relating to, or between homosexual men or women. not-comparable
"Some nations have legalized same-sex marriage."

Synonyms

gay homosexual same gender same sex same-gender single-sex

Antonyms

antonym(s) of heterosexual mixed-sex other-sex

Example

"Same-sex adoption rights are an important issue for the LGBT* community."

Related phrases

same-sexer same-sexness

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