nonheterosexual
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7.0
- noun
- /ˌnɒnˌhɛtərəˈoʊˌsɛkʃuəl/
- As a nonheterosexual, he found support in the local community center.
Examples
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As a nonheterosexual, she has often participated in pride events to celebrate her identity.
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The survey included questions for both nonheterosexual and heterosexual participants.
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Many nonheterosexual individuals advocate for equal rights and acceptance.
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Many nonheterosexual individuals face unique challenges.
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Being nonheterosexual is part of who I am.
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Many nonheterosexual individuals seek supportive communities where they can freely express themselves.
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The magazine features stories about the experiences of nonheterosexual people from diverse backgrounds.
Synonyms
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3.3
A person who is attracted to people of the same sex
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4.2
A person who is sexually attracted to both men and women
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3.7
A person who is attracted to both men and women
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8.2
A person who is sexually or romantically attracted to people of any gender
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
nonheterosexual = heterosexual (transparent) = non + hetero + sexual
Formed by the productive prefix 'non-' on 'heterosexual'; the noun sense is a straightforward use of the adjective as a noun (conversion).
Etymology
Nonheterosexual is made from non- 'not' plus hetero- 'other' and sexual 'about sex', so a nonheterosexual is a person whose attraction is not only to the opposite sex.