Meaning of the word homo in English
What does homo mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
homo
US /ˈhoʊ.moʊ/
UK /ˈhəʊ.məʊ/
Noun
a homosexual person (often offensive)
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He was called a homo in school, which made him feel terrible.
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Using the term 'homo' can be very hurtful and offensive.
Prefix
same; like
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The word 'homogeneous' uses the prefix 'homo-' to mean 'of the same kind'.
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In biology, 'homozygous' refers to having two identical alleles of a particular gene.
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