ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Homosexualism

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Homosexualism is a noun meaning (derogatory) A purported ideology behind (and promoting) homosexuality; gayness viewed as an ideology rather than a sexual orientation.

Meaning

(derogatory) A purported ideology behind (and promoting) homosexuality; gayness viewed as an ideology rather than a sexual orientation.

More Meanings

  1. (dated) Homosexuality, the state of being homosexual.

Example Sentences

If we take the case of the person with the genitalia of one sex who nevertheless tries to imitate the sexual behavior of the opposite sex, we come upon the fairly frequent phenomenon of homosexualism, […]
The Church is mounting an antimodernist defense against the assault from the Western “ideology of homosexualism” (sic) whereby the issue is being relocated from the field of human rights to the sphere of moralism.
Unlike the Libertine, who has no coherent philosophy, the Progressive in usually in the thrall of a rigid, comprehensive, sociopolitical ideology. Marxism, feminism, homosexualism, and environmentalism are the most common.
Similar behavior is noted in unconscious homosexualism. The nearness of a person of the same sex may cause anxiety. This is guarded against by taking precautions that the body is not touched in any way suggestive of familiarity.

Synonyms for homosexualism

Depending on context, synonyms include gayness, homosexuality, gayism, homoeroticism.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include homosexuality, homoeroticism, gayness, homophilia, homosex, homophile.

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