homosexuals
n. countablen. people who are sexually or romantically attracted to others of the same gender. While this word is technically correct, many people today prefer to use the word 'gay' instead.
n. individuals whose sexual orientation is toward persons of the same gender. In contemporary usage, the term is often perceived as clinical or overly formal; 'gay' or 'queer' are frequently preferred in social and political contexts.
The organization advocates for the rights of homosexuals and other minority groups.
During the mid-twentieth century, many homosexuals were forced to keep their private lives secret to avoid social or legal consequences.
Sociological studies from that era often categorized homosexuals through a medical lens, a perspective that has since been largely replaced by identity-based frameworks in modern discourse.
Plural form of 'homosexual'. In modern English, using the word as a noun to refer to people is often seen as distancing or clinical; using it as an adjective ('homosexual people') is generally considered more neutral.