homo

noun (1), often capitalized

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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, offensive

: a gay person —used as a term of abuse and disparagement

homo

adjective

Definition 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 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 20 May. 2022.

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homo

noun

ho·mo | \ ˈhō-(ˌ)mō

Medical Definition of homo

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