homophile
- noun
- /ˈhoʊməˌfaɪl/
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homófilo
- Four important social forces were instrumental in creating a political and organizational structure that would later support the gay and lesbian protest movement: (1) the U.S. homophile movement, (2) treatment of gay men and lesbians in the U.S. military, (3) increased public awareness of discrimination and persecution of gay and lesbian people, and (4) the social activism of the 1960s.
- homophile movement
Examples
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Nerds, particularly adult ones, tend to be homophiles—check out the Something.
Blog text (1) -
Many activists identify as homophiles who advocate for equal rights and representation in society.
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I recommend a return to the older concept of gay and lesbian studies, perhaps better termed homophile studies, the origins of which must now be reviewed.
Academic text (1995) -
The homophiles
Academic text (1997) -
In discussions about LGBTQ+ history, it is essential to recognize the contributions of homophiles in the struggle for acceptance.
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The documentary highlighted the experiences of homophiles in their fight for societal recognition during the 20th century.
Synonyms
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3.3
A person who is attracted to people of the same sex
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4.1
A person who is sexually attracted to people of the same sex
A person who is attracted to people of the same sex
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Etymology
Homophile is built from homo- ('same') and -phile ('lover' or 'friend'), so a homophile is a person who loves people of the same sex.