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noun
The state of being an adult (major, rather than a minor) in sexual matters.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Synonyms: age of consent
Antonyms: sexual minority
noun
People who are inside of the mainstream of accepted sexual expression or orientation in a given culture; non-queer people.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: sexual minority
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