homophile

(mō fīl′, -mə-)

noun, adjective

homosexual

Origin: homo- + -phile

See homophile in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Gay or lesbian.
  2. Actively concerned with the rights of gay men or lesbians.

Related Forms:

  • hoˈmo·phileˌ noun

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