The difference between Same-sex and Single-sex

When used as adjectives, same-sex means restricted to members of a single sex, whereas single-sex means suitable for, or restricted to, only one gender.


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  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."

  1. Single-sex as an adjective:

    Suitable for, or restricted to, only one gender.

    Examples:

    "single-sex toilets"

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