plural homos
Definition of homo
(Entry 1 of 4)
: any of a genus (Homo) of hominids that includes modern humans (H. sapiens) and several extinct related species (such as H. erectus and H. habilis)
homo
noun (2)
plural homos
Definition of homo (Entry 2 of 4)
slang, offensive
: a gay person
—used as a term of abuse and disparagement
homo
adjectiveDefinition of homo (Entry 3 of 4)
1
disparaging + offensive
: of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to people of one's same sex : gay
2
disparaging + offensive
: of, relating to, or involving sexual activity between people of the same sex
homo-
combining formDefinition of homo- (Entry 4 of 4)
— see hom-
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The first known use of homo was in 1591
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