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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