homo

• Nom désignant le genre Homo, qui comprend les humains modernes et les espèces fossiles apparentées, caractérisé par une intelligence développée, le langage et la bipédie.

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.

   Homosexuel

   • 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.

   Synonymesgayhomophilehomosexuallesbianqueer

2. Human being (genus Homo)C1formalscientific

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

   Homo (genre)

   • 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.

   Synonymeshumanhuman beingman