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homosexuality


ho·mo·sex·u·al·i·ty

noun \ˌhō-mə-ˌsek-shə-ˈwa-lə-tē\

Definition of HOMOSEXUALITY

1
: the quality or state of being homosexual
2
: erotic activity with another of the same sex

First Known Use of HOMOSEXUALITY

1892

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