They prefer lesbianism.
Source: tatoeba (10687443)
Lesbianism
/ˈlɛzbiəˌnɪzəm/
Synonyms for "lesbianism" (44 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (9)
Noun(2 words)
academic constructderogatory label
Strong matches (13)
Noun(4 words)
female homosexualitylesbian communitylesbian culturelesbian orientation
Related words (22)
narcissismnecrophiliaparaphiliapassive algolagniapedophiliasadismsadomasochismsapphismscotophiliasexual inversionsexual normalitysexual preferenceswinging both waystransvestitismtribadismtribadyvoyeurismzooerastiazoophilia
Noun(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: academic construct, active algolagnia, algolagnia, algolagny, amphierotism.
- Sentence evidence is available for lesbianism, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, moby, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "lesbianism".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "lesbianism"
Keep "lesbianism" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "lesbianism" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "lesbianism", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "lesbianism" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesconceptculturederogatory labelgaynesshomoeroticismhomosexualismhomosexualityqueernesssexual orientationsocial categorysocial phenomenon
More specific
12 entriesclinical labelingdiagnostic framingfeminine inversionhistorical taxonomylesbian artlesbian literaturelesbian medialesbian relationshipsmedicalizationpathology labelromantic lesbian relationshipsscholarly discourse
Collocations
6 entrieslesbian activismlesbian communitylesbian culturelesbian identitylesbian movementlesbian rights
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
2 total sentences available.
Because all Asari present as female and use female pronouns, the deadly sexual nature of Ardat-Yakshi may reflect the continued fear of lesbianism that persists among many in human society.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "lesbianism"?
Closest matches include academic construct, active algolagnia, algolagnia, algolagny, amphierotism.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "lesbianism"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.