nonhomosexual
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //nɒnˈhɒməʊˌsɛkʃuəl//
KK: /nɑnˈhoʊməˌsekʃuəl/
adjective
Definition
Describing someone or something that is not attracted to the same sex.
Example
He identified as nonhomosexual, meaning he was attracted to the opposite sex.
Conversation
I met someone interesting at the coffee shop yesterday.
Oh really? What were they like?
They mentioned they identify as nonhomosexual, which was refreshing to hear.
That's cool! It's great to meet people with different perspectives.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
heterosexual
straight
asexual
Antonyms
homosexual
gay
queer
noun
Definition
A person who is not attracted to members of the same sex.
Example
He identifies as a nonhomosexual and is attracted to the opposite sex.
Conversation
I met a really interesting person at the party last night.
Oh really? What were they like?
They mentioned being a nonhomosexual, which I found intriguing.
Root Explanation
Nonhomosexual → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "homosexual" (from Greek "homos" meaning same and "sexus" meaning sex). The word describes someone who is not attracted to the same sex.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not' ('non-') and 'same sex' ('homosexual') to remember that 'nonhomosexual' refers to someone who is not attracted to the same sex.
Visually Confused Words
homosexual
nonsexual