Definitions

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  • A combining form from Gr. "omo`s, one and the same, common, joint.

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  • prefix same
  • prefix organic chemistry Used to form the names of compounds derived from simpler ones by addition of a methylene group
  • prefix of or pertaining to homosexuals or homosexuality

Etymologies

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From Ancient Greek ὁμός (homos, "same").

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From homologue

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From homosexual.

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Examples

  • Clearly, when one talks about sexuality as an authentic expression of spirituality, one cannot exclude homo- sexuality.

    God is Not a Christian, Nor a Jew, Muslim, Hindu … Carlton Pearson 2010

  • Clearly, when one talks about sexuality as an authentic expression of spirituality, one cannot exclude homo- sexuality.

    God is Not a Christian, Nor a Jew, Muslim, Hindu … Carlton Pearson 2010

  • Clearly, when one talks about sexuality as an authentic expression of spirituality, one cannot exclude homo- sexuality.

    God is Not a Christian, Nor a Jew, Muslim, Hindu … Carlton Pearson 2010

  • Clearly, when one talks about sexuality as an authentic expression of spirituality, one cannot exclude homo- sexuality.

    God is Not a Christian, Nor a Jew, Muslim, Hindu … Carlton Pearson 2010

  • Instead of endlessly repeating the estimation of him as an austere stylist and Catholic/Jansenist spiritualist, recent writing has opened new aspects of his work, exploring such subjects as eroticism, both homo- , as in

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed LIAM LACEY 2012

  • Instead of endlessly repeating the estimation of him as an austere stylist and Catholic/Jansenist spiritualist, recent writing has opened new aspects of his work, exploring such subjects as eroticism, both homo- , as in

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed LIAM LACEY 2012

  • Even if sexual orientation were a choice, aren’t we a country where we’re supposed to be free to pursue our happiness, whether we’re hetero-, homo-, bi-, trans-, or even a-sexual?

    The God Box Alex Sanchez 2007

  • Even if sexual orientation were a choice, aren’t we a country where we’re supposed to be free to pursue our happiness, whether we’re hetero-, homo-, bi-, trans-, or even a-sexual?

    The God Box Alex Sanchez 2007

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