Difference between Lesbian and Homosexual

What is the difference between Lesbian and Homosexual?

Lesbian as an adjective is pertaining to female homosexuality while Homosexual as an adjective is sexually attracted solely or primarily to other members of the same sex.

Lesbian

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Pertaining to female homosexuality Intended for lesbians.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a female homosexual

Homosexual

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Sexually attracted solely or primarily to other members of the same sex.Pertaining to homosexuality, as a relationship, an attraction, a desire, etc.Intended for or used by homosexuals, as a nightclub, a bar, etc.

We hope you now know whether to use Lesbian or Homosexual in your sentence.

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