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noun, often capitalized ho·mo \ˈhō-(ˌ)mō\

Definition of homo

plural

homos

  1. :  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

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homo

noun ho·mo

Definition of homo

plural

homos

slang, disparaging + offensive

  1. :  homosexual

homo

adjective, disparaging + offensive

Origin and Etymology of homo

by shortening

homo-

ho·mo

Definition of homo-

  1. — see hom-

HOMO- Defined for Kids

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Definition of homo- for Students

  1. see hom-

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homo

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noun ho·mo \ˈhō-(ˌ)mō\

Medical Definition of homo

  1. 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. 2plural homos :  any primate mammal of the genus Homo

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homo

noun ho·mo

Medical Definition of homo

plural

homos

  1. often disparaging :  homosexual

homo

adjective

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