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homo

/ˈhəʊ.məʊ/

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noun

/ˈhəʊ.məʊ/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее представителя рода Homo, включающего современных людей и вымершие родственные виды, характеризующегося развитым интеллектом, речью и прямохождением.

A noun referring to a member of the genus Homo, which includes modern humans and extinct related species, characterized by advanced intelligence, speech, and bipedalism.

  1. Homosexual personB2informal

    A person who is sexually attracted to individuals of the same sex.

    ruГомосексуалист

    • He came out as a homo to his close friends.
    • The term 'homo' is sometimes used as a slur, so be careful.
    • She is a proud homo and an activist for LGBTQ+ rights.

    Synonymsgayhomophilehomosexuallesbianqueer

  2. Human being (genus Homo)C1formalscientific

    Any living or extinct member of the genus Homo, characterized by advanced intelligence, speech, and upright walking.

    ruЧеловек (род Homo)

    • Homo sapiens is the only surviving species of the genus Homo.
    • Neanderthals, or Homo neanderthalensis, are an extinct species of humans.
    • The genus Homo first appeared around 2.8 million years ago.

    Synonymshumanhuman beingman

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  • homos plural form
  • homos' possessive plural form
  • homo's possessive singular form
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