Definition of homo
homos
: 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)
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Origin and Etymology of homo
New Latin Homin-, Homo, from Latin, human being — more at homage
First Known Use: 1591
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Definition of homo
homos
slang, disparaging + offensive
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adjective, disparaging + offensiveOrigin and Etymology of homo
by shortening
First Known Use: 1922
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Medical Dictionary
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)
2plural homos : any primate mammal of the genus Homo
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Medical Definition of homo
homos
often disparaging : homosexual
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