Uranism
/ˈjʊəɹənɪzəm/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Homosexuality. archaic
"Uranism is always a disease or an inversion. It is sometimes a symptom of degeneracy. It may be caused by disorders during embryonic life."
Synonyms
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More examples"Uranism is always a disease or an inversion. It is sometimes a symptom of degeneracy. It may be caused by disorders during embryonic life."
Etymology
From German Uranismus, from Ancient Greek οὐράνιος (ouránios, “heavenly, spiritual”).