A person sexually attracted to persons of the same sex. Homosexuals include males (gays) and females (lesbians). The term "homosexual" can also be an adjective.

this might be considered a more medical term used to describe someone who has an emotional romantic and/or sexual orientation towards someone of the same gender. The term ‘gay’ is now more generally u [..]

(adj) a [medical] term used to describe a person primarily emotionally, physically, and/or sexually attracted to members of the same sex/gender. This term is considered stigmatizing due to its history [..]

"homosexual person," by 1895, from homosexual (adj.). In technical use, either male or female; but in non-technical use almost always male. Slang shortened form homo attested by 1929.

1892, in C.G. Chaddock's translation of Krafft-Ebing's "Psychopathia Sexualis," from German homosexual, homosexuale (by 1880, in Gustav Jäger), from Greek homos "same" (s [..]

Pertaining to sexual activity with a person of the same sex.

Someone who has sexual desire for people of the same gender.

someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex sexually attracted to members of your own sex (Homosexuality (Bahá'í Faith)) The Ba [..]

Someone who is sexually attracted to members of their own sex.

A person who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex.

The term homosexual means a person, regardless of sex, who engages in, attempts to engage in, has a propensity to engage in, or intends to engage in homosexual acts, and includes the terms “gay” and “ [..]

Someone who is emotionally, erotically, and physically attracted to persons of his or her own sex.

(n) someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex(adj) sexually attracted to members of your own sex

A term to describe a person whose primary sexual orientation is to members of the same gender. Most people prefer to use other terms, such as gay, lesbian etc.3

(see Offensive Terms to Avoid) Outdated clinical term considered derogatory and offensive by many gay and lesbian people. The Associated Press, New York Times and Washington Post restrict usage of the term. Gay and/or lesbian accurately describe those who are attracted to people of the same sex.

 a person who has emotional, physical, spiritual and sexual attraction to persons of the “same sex.” More of a medical term, it is considered outdated and often insulting to many gay people or communi [..]

A person that is sexually attracted to someone of the same sex. Males that are attacted to males and females that are attracted to females are homosexual. Female homosexuals are also referred to as le [..]

An outdated term that was historically used to describe people who were attracted to other people of the same gender; replaced by the more inclusive and respectful term, ‘gay’ or ‘lesbian’, which are not considered offensive by many.

a person who is attracted to members of what they identify as their own sex or gender (the terms Gay and Lesbian are preferred)

Being homosexual means you are emotionally or physically attracted to people of the same sex. These days people who are lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) rarely use this term to describe themselves. This is because it has historically been used to medicalise or criminalise LGB people. The terms lesbian, gay and bisexual are generally preferable.

A person who exhibits sexual attraction or behavior towards members of the same sex. Often referred to as “gay” or “lesbian.”

Being sexually attracted toward or of relating to performing sexual acts with a person of the same sex for purposes of sexual gratification and avoidance of procreation; a homosexual person