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Homo is defined as being a human which is part of the genus Homo of hominids, or is offensive slang for a homosexual.

(noun)

An example of a homo is a human.
An example of a homo is an offensive term for a gay man.

See homo in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. homines

any of a genus (Homo) of hominids, consisting of existing humans (H. sapiens) and certain extinct species of humans (H. erectus and H. habilis)

Origin: L, a man, human being < IE *ĝhom- < base *ĝhthem-, earth, ground > L humus, Gr chthōn, earth, OE guma, man

noun pl. homos

Slang homosexual: often a contemptuous term

same, equal, like: homograph

Origin: Gr homo- < homos, same

See homo in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A member of the genus Homo, which includes the extinct and extant species of humans.

Origin:

Origin: Latin homō, man; see dhghem- in Indo-European roots

noun pl. ho·mos
Offensive Slang

Used as a disparaging term for a gay man or lesbian.

Origin:

Origin: Short for homosexual

or hom-

prefix

Same; like: homophone.

Origin:

Origin: Greek

Origin: , from homos, same; see sem-¹ in Indo-European roots

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