Hetero
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɛ.tɚ.oʊ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hetero is an adjective meaning (informal) Heterosexual: of, pertaining to, or being a heterosexual person.
Meaning
(informal) Heterosexual: of, pertaining to, or being a heterosexual person.
More Meanings
- (informal) A heterosexual person.
Example Sentences
This novel depicts a hetero couple who are in love.
You only have to watch Dominic West’s dancing in the film Pride for two seconds to understand that there are some things beyond a hetero’s range.
Word Forms
- heteros
Synonyms for hetero
Depending on context, synonyms include het, heterosexual, straight, breeder.
Antonyms for hetero
Common opposites include homo, homosexual.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heterosexual, straight, oligomerization, proteose, albumose, hetro.
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