Definition of lesbian
(Entry 1 of 2)
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[from association with the ardent poetry written by Sappho of Lesbos (c. 610-c. 580 b.c.) to and about other women in the female religious and educational community she led] : of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to other women or between women
gay and lesbian veterans a lesbian relationship
lesbian
noun plural lesbians
Definition of lesbian (Entry 2 of 2)
: a woman who is sexually or romantically attracted to other women : a gay woman
lesbians and gay men
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The first known use of lesbian was in 1559
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