Definition of Homo

1. Noun. Someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex.

Exact synonyms: Gay, Homophile, Homosexual
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Specialized synonyms: Gay Man, Shirtlifter, Gay Woman, Lesbian, Tribade
Derivative terms: Gay, Homosexual

2. Noun. Any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage.

Definition of Homo

1. a member of the genus that includes modern man [n HOMINES or HOMOS]

Medical Definition of Homo

1. 1. The genus of Primates that includes humans. Homo sapiens, modern human beings. Origin: L. Man 2. Combining form meaning the same, alike; opposite of hetero-. 3. A prefix used to indicate insertion of one more carbon atom in a chain (i.e., insertion of a methylene moiety). Origin: G. Homos, the same (21 Jun 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Homo

hominizes
hominizing
hominoid
Hominoidea
Hominoidea
hominoids
hominy
hominy grits
homme
hommes
hommock
hommocks
hommos
hommoses
Homo (current term)
homo
homoaconitate hydratase
homoarginine
Homobasidiomycetes
homobiotin
homoblastic
homocarnosine
homocarnosinosis
homocategoric
homocentric
homocentric
homocercal
homocercal
homocercal fin
homocercies

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