The difference between Homosexual and Same-sex

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 same-sex means restricted to members of a single sex.

Homosexual is also noun with the meaning: a person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex.

check bellow for the other definitions of Homosexual and Same-sex

  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. Same-sex as an adjective:

    Restricted to members of a single sex.

    Examples:

    "a same-sex school"

  2. Same-sex as an adjective:

    Of, relating to, or between homosexual men or women.

    Examples:

    "Some nations have legalized same-sex marriage."

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