Lesbian definition
A homosexual woman.
noun
A woman whose sexual orientation is to women.
noun
Of homosexuality between women.
adjective
Of or relating to Lesbos.
adjective
Of, relating to, or being a lesbian.
adjective
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Lesbian is defined as a homosexual woman, or a woman who is sexually attracted to other women.
An example of a lesbian is a woman who has a girlfriend and who engages in sexual behavior with that girlfriend.
noun
The definition of lesbian is something related to homosexual women or women who feel sexual attraction to other women.
A marriage between two women is an example of a marriage that would be described as a lesbian marriage.
adjective
The ancient Greek dialect of Lesbos.
noun
A native or inhabitant of Lesbos.
noun
Of Lesbos or its people or culture.
adjective
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A person born or living on Lesbos.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
lesbian
Plural:
lesbiansOrigin of lesbian
- From Latin Lesbius from Greek Lesbios from Lesbos
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- After Lesbos home of Sappho, known for her homoerotic poetry
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition