a theory according to which homosexuality is the result of abnormally close identification in early life with role models of the opposite sex…

Chiefly Psychology and Psychoanalysis in early use. The state or quality of having sexual feelings or other psychological characteristics regarded as…

The state or quality of being sexually or romantically attracted to people of one's own sex; homosexual character, nature, or identity.

(Male) homosexuality. Cf. Uranian, adj.1 1c.

= uranism, n.

Sexual or romantic attraction to, or engagement in sexual activity with, people of one's own sex; homosexuality. Now esp.: the quality or fact of…

Sexual or romantic attraction to, or engagement in sexual activity with, people of one's own sex; homosexuality. Cf. homoeroticism, n.

colloquial. Homosexuality. Cf. queer, adj.1 3.

Homosexuality, esp. male homosexuality.

Homosexuality (now somewhat dated in general use). Frequently (chiefly with historical reference) in contexts relating to the homophile movement (see…

colloquial (originally U.S.). Homosexuality.

the state or condition of being homosexual; homosexuals collectively.

the state or condition of being a homosexual.

The fact or quality of being homosexual; the social and cultural sphere of homosexual people.