Associations to the word «Homophile»

Wiktionary

HOMOPHILE, adjective. (dated) Homosexual, gay or lesbian, having a sexual or romantic preference for persons of one's own gender; used to emphasize love over sex.
HOMOPHILE, adjective. (chiefly historical) Of or pertaining to the “homophile movement”, a gay activist movement.
HOMOPHILE, noun. (dated) A homosexual, a gay man or lesbian, one who has a sexual or romantic preference for persons of the same gender; used to emphasize love over sex.

Dictionary definition

HOMOPHILE, noun. Someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex.
HOMOPHILE, adjective. Homosexual or arousing homosexual desires.

Wise words

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