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Meaning of lesbian
A woman who is emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to other women.
Etymology of lesbian
The word "lesbian" originates from the Greek island of Lesbos, where the poet Sappho lived, who wrote about love between women
The term "lesbian" was first used in the 19th century to describe female homosexuality, and it has been used since then to refer to women who are attracted to other women
Synonyms
homosexual
gay
sapphic
queer
female homosexual
woman-loving
female-oriented
gay woman
same-sex
female same-sex
female attracted
women who love women
female couple
female partner
female lover
female companion
same-gender
female same-gender
female romantic
female erotic
female intimate
female affectionate
female sensual
female sexual
female relationship
female friendship
female romance
female love
Definitions
- A woman who is attracted to other women, especially in a romantic or sexual way
- Relating to or denoting a woman who is attracted to other women
- Of or relating to female homosexuality
Usage Examples
- The lesbian community has been fighting for equal rights for decades
- She identified as a lesbian and was proud to be part of the LGBTQ+ community
- The novel explores themes of love, identity, and acceptance in a lesbian relationship
Antonyms
heterosexual
straight
bisexual
asexual
aromantic
demisexual
graysexual
pansexual
polysexual
queerphobic
homophobic
transphobic
biphobic
acephobic
heteronormative
cisnormative
homophobic
biphobic
transphobic
queerphobic
asexual
aromantic