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heterosexuality

he·te·ro·sexuality

US/ˌhɛtɜroʊsɛkʃʌˈwælɪti/ uncommon

noun

1.

a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the opposite sex

Synonyms

Origin

From heterosexual + -ity or hetero- + sexuality.

Phrases

  • compulsory heterosexuality

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Broader terms

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