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same-gender

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Restricted to members of a single gender.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • a same-gender school

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Of, relating to, or between homosexual or bisexual men or women.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Some people live in a same-gender relationship.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: gleichen Geschlechts — restricted to members of a single gender/sex
  • German: gleichgeschlechtlich — of or relating to homosexual men or women