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Definition of Sapphism
1. Noun. Female homosexuality.
Exact synonyms: Lesbianism
Generic synonyms: Gayness, Homoeroticism, Homosexualism, Homosexuality, Queerness
Specialized synonyms: Tribadism
Generic synonyms: Gayness, Homoeroticism, Homosexualism, Homosexuality, Queerness
Specialized synonyms: Tribadism
Definition of Sapphism
1. Noun. lesbianism; female homosexuality ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sapphism
1. lesbianism [n -S] - See also: lesbianism
Medical Definition of Sapphism
1. Female homosexuality. Named after the poet Sappho who lived on the greek island of lesbos (circa 600 bc). She was a lesbian by geography and sexual orientation. Also called lesbianism. (12 Dec 1998)