heterosexual

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Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex: Describes a person whose primary romantic and sexual attraction is toward people of a different sex or gender.

  2. Noun:

    • A heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex: Refers to an individual who identifies as being attracted to people of the opposite sex.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • She is in a heterosexual relationship.
    • The survey asked participants to indicate if they identified as heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual.

  • Noun:

    • He is a heterosexual.
    • The group included both heterosexuals and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Advanced Usage

  • "heterosexual matrix": A term used in gender studies to describe the societal system that assumes and reinforces heterosexuality as the norm.

    • The film challenges the traditional heterosexual matrix.

  • "compulsory heterosexuality": A concept describing the societal pressure and expectation that people should be heterosexual.

    • The author's work critiques the idea of compulsory heterosexuality in that culture.
Variants and Related Words

  • Heterosexuality (n): The state or quality of being heterosexual; sexual orientation toward the opposite sex.

    • He spoke openly about his heterosexuality.

  • Heterosexism (n): A system of attitudes, bias, and discrimination in favor of opposite-sex sexuality and relationships.

    • The policy was criticized for its underlying heterosexism.
Synonyms
  • Straight (adj, n, informal): A common informal synonym for heterosexual.
    • He told his friends he was straight.
Antonyms
  • Homosexual (adj, n): Sexually attracted to members of one's own sex.
  • Gay (adj, n): Often used specifically for men attracted to men, but also used more broadly.
  • Lesbian (adj, n): A woman who is sexually attracted to other women.
Adjective
  1. sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex
Noun
  1. a heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex

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