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homophile

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ho·mo·phile  (hm-fl)
adj.
1. Gay or lesbian.
2. Actively concerned with the rights of gay men or lesbians.
homo·phile n.
homophile [ˈhəʊməˌfaɪl ˈhɒm-]
n
(Psychology) a rare word for homosexual
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.homophilehomophile - someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex
gay, homo, homosexual
individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"
gay man, shirtlifter - a homosexual man
gay woman, lesbian, tribade - a female homosexual
Adj.1.homophile - homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
queer, gay
homosexual - sexually attracted to members of your own sex


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Throughout the election campaign, Haskett's opponents reminded voters that during her first term as mayor of London in 1997, she was convicted and fined by an Ontario human rights board of inquiry for refusing on religious grounds to issue a gay pride proclamation at the request of the Homophile Association of London Ontario (HALO).
Dianne Haskett and deception by Leishman, Rory / Catholic Insight
Instead, it seems that homophile Anglicans and Lutherans are once again left with the Psalmist's refrain: "How long, O Lord?
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Martin, the founder of the first gay student organization (The Student Homophile League).
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