heterosexual
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3.4
- noun
- /ˌhɛtəroʊˈsɛkʃuəl/
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heterosexual
- In this respect, as in many others, gays and lesbians are no different from heterosexuals.
- heterosexuals' attitudes
- heterosexuals and homosexuals
- heterosexuals' attitudes toward bisexuals
I've never seen a dedication by two alleged heterosexuals alleged straights.
- I've never seen a dedication by two alleged heterosexuals alleged straights.
Examples
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Most of us are here due to heterosexual union between two consenting adults.
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Both lesbians and gay men have relationship problems just like heterosexuals, with a few added twists.
Academic text (2000) -
Now they all want to keep the word marriage for people who are heterosexual because of their own religious views.
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And I'll be the first person to tell you I am heterosexual to the core.
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So, OK, here's my next question about this in a heterosexual relationship.
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There are such things as heterosexuals in this world... and I am one of them.
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In a sample of college students, 29% believed the university would be better if only heterosexuals attended.
Academic text (1999) -
Although these clubs are geared specifically toward a gay clientele, heterosexuals also visit popular gay clubs.
Academic text (2004) -
I'm an introvert, I'm a feminist, I'm a heterosexual, I'm a CIS woman.
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Many heterosexuals believe that love knows no gender, but they are often misunderstood.
Synonyms
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2.0
A person who is attracted to people of the opposite sex
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4.2
A person attracted to people of the opposite sex
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7.4
Sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex
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2.9
A person who is sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex
Antonyms
Compounds
How Heterosexual
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Heterosexual comes from Greek parts hetero- 'different' and -sexual 'relating to sex', the same hetero- you see in heterogeneous which means 'different kinds'. So a heterosexual is a person who is sexually attracted to people of the 'opposite' sex.