homoamorous

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

homo- +‎ amorous

Adjective[edit]

homoamorous (comparative more homoamorous, superlative most homoamorous)

  1. (rare) Characterized by love with another person of the same sex; homoromantic.
    Coordinate terms: biamorous, heteroamorous
    He is bisexual but homoamorous, so while he slept with her, he won't be in a relationship with her.

Usage notes[edit]

Often used in contrast to words describing sexual orientation in order to differentiate romantic from sexual feelings.

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