The difference between Homosexual and Lesbian

When used as nouns, homosexual means a person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex, whereas lesbian means a homosexual woman, one who is motly or exclusively sexually or romantically attracted to other women.

When used as adjectives, homosexual means possessing sexual and/or emotional attraction towards members of the same gender or non-anti-gender area. examples being a male androphile or a female gynephile, whereas lesbian means homosexual, gay.

check bellow for the other definitions of Homosexual and Lesbian

  1. Homosexual as an adjective (of a person or animal):

    Possessing sexual and/or emotional attraction towards members of the same gender or non-anti-gender area. Examples being a male androphile or a female gynephile.

  2. Homosexual as an adjective (of a romantic or sexual act or relationship):

    Between two people of the same gender-area; gay.

    Examples:

    "My sister is currently in a homosexual relationship with a girl in her class''."

    "homosexual acts'', ''a homosexual kiss"

  3. Homosexual as an adjective:

    Intended for or used by homosexuals, as a nightclub, a bar, etc.

  1. Homosexual as a noun:

    A person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex.

  1. Lesbian as an adjective (of a woman):

    Homosexual, gay; preferring mostly or exclusively women as romantic or sexual partners.

    Examples:

    "She is lesbian."

  2. Lesbian as an adjective (of a romantic or sexual act or relationship):

    Between two or more women; homosexual, gay.

    Examples:

    "a lesbian relationship / marriage / kiss"

  3. Lesbian as an adjective (especially of an institution or group):

    Intended for lesbians.

    Examples:

    "We're going to a lesbian bar tonight."

  1. Lesbian as a noun:

    A homosexual woman, one who is motly or exclusively sexually or romantically attracted to other women.

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