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lesbians

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɫɛzbiənz// UK //lˈɛsbiənz// les·bians

n. women who are sexually and emotionally attracted to other women.

n. women who experience sexual and romantic attraction exclusively or primarily toward other women.


SIMPLE

The community center hosts a weekly social group for lesbians.

CONTEXTUAL

Many lesbians find that joining local sports leagues or book clubs helps them build a supportive social network.

COMPLEX

The documentary explores how lesbians in the mid-twentieth century created secret social spaces to foster community and political solidarity during a period of intense social pressure.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of the noun; can also be used as an adjective to describe people, communities, or culture.

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