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noun
Discrimination against non-heterosexual people on the basis of their sexual orientation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
The state or existence of heterosexuality, including the traditional gender roles that accompany it.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
Synonym of heterosexuality.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Synonyms: heterosexuality
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noun
a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the opposite sex
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: heterosexuality, straightness
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: sexual activity, sexual practice, sex, sex activity
History
From heterosexual + -ism.
Across languages
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