Gay
Until several decades ago, the word gay meant something like "jolly" or "mirthful", as in the French gai. In contemporary usage, however, that meaning is uncommon nowadays; the term is usually synonymous with "homosexual." When referring to a group of people, the term often means "male homosexual" — if gay women are referred to, the word "lesbian" is often used instead.
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Gay is difficult to define, however, and its connotations are context-dependent.
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Some example uses:
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- Gay is a sexual orientation (attraction, preference, or inclination)
- Gay or homosexual sex involves acts between or among people of the same sex or gender
- Gay is usually chosen instead of homosexual as an identity-label by individuals
- Gay is usually used to describe the "gay community" (as opposed to the "homosexual community") by both insiders and the mainstream media
- When gay is used in other ways, its connotations vary widely depending on the context and speaker.
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Usage and terminology |
| ► | Complexities |
| ► | Word origins |
| ► | The gay community and the world at large |
| ► | See also |
| ► | External links |
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