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eterosessuali

heterosexual

adjective eh-teh-roh-seh-ssoo-AH-lee Rare

Origin: Greek 'heteros' (other) + Latin 'sexualis'

Usage Note

Eterosessuali is the plural form (masculine or mixed gender) of eterosessuale. The word is invariable for gender in the singular (un uomo eterosessuale / una donna eterosessuale); the plural distinguishes only by ending: eterosessuali (m/f pl). It is used in medical, sociological, and everyday registers without stigma.

Examples

"La maggioranza si definisce eterosessuale."

Natural Translation

The majority identify as heterosexual.

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