homo

noun (1), often capitalized

ho·mo | \ ˈhō-(ˌ)mō

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, disparaging + offensive

: homosexual

homo

adjective

Definition of homo (Entry 3 of 4)

disparaging + offensive

: homosexual

homo-

combining form

Definition of homo- (Entry 4 of 4)

— see hom-

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“Homo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homo. Accessed 26 Feb. 2020.

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Kids Definition of homo-

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homo

noun

ho·mo | \ ˈhō-(ˌ)mō

Medical Definition of homo

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 capitalized : a genus of primate mammals of the family Hominidae that includes modern humans (H. sapiens) and several extinct related species (as H. erectus)

2 plural homos : any primate mammal of the genus Homo

homo

noun

plural homos

Medical Definition of homo (Entry 2 of 2)

often disparaging

: homosexual