Lesbian definition

lĕzbē-ən

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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

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

A person born or living on Lesbos.

noun

Other Word Forms

Singular:

lesbian

Plural:

lesbians

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