heterosexual person

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Definition

Noun: A person who experiences sexual attraction primarily or exclusively to people of the opposite sex; someone whose sexual orientation is toward persons of the opposite sex.

Usage

This term is a formal or neutral way to describe a person's sexual orientation. It is often used in sociological, psychological, or demographic contexts. In everyday language, the adjective "heterosexual" is more commonly used than the noun phrase "heterosexual person."

Examples
  • The survey aimed to understand the dating preferences of both homosexual and heterosexual persons.
  • As a heterosexual person, his experiences in the dating world differed from those of his gay friends.
  • The support group is open to anyone, regardless of whether they are a heterosexual person or part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Advanced Usage
  • The term can be used in legal and policy contexts to specify protections or distinctions based on sexual orientation.
    • The new anti-discrimination law protects heterosexual persons as well as homosexual and bisexual individuals.
Variants and Related Words
  • Heterosexual (adj.): Describing the orientation of being attracted to the opposite sex.
    • She is in a heterosexual relationship.
  • Straight (adj., informal): A common informal synonym for heterosexual.
    • He identifies as straight.
Synonyms
  • Straight person (informal)
Antonyms
  • Homosexual person
  • Gay person (specifically male)
  • Lesbian person (specifically female)
Noun
  1. a heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex

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