General IELTS Words for "Gender and Sexuality"

gay

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someone, especially a man, who is sexually drawn to people of their own sex

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As a gay, he actively participated in the local Pride events to support his community.

The organization provides resources and support specifically for gays and lesbians.

lesbian

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a woman who is sexually drawn to other women

gender

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the fact or condition of being male, female or non-binary that people identify themselves with based on social and cultural roles

straight

Adjective

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(of a person) sexually attracted only to one's opposite sex

transgender

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describing or relating to someone whose gender identity does not correspond with their birth sex

non-binary

Adjective

/nˈɑːnbˈaɪnɚɹi/

related to someone whose gender identity does not fit in the traditional binary categories of male or female

genderfluid

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relating or referring to individuals whose gender identity can change over time, shifting between different genders or expressions

agender

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describing a person or identity that lacks a specific gender or does not identify with any gender

asexual

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(of a person) having no sexual interests or not experiencing any sexual attraction

bisexual

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(of a person) having a sexual attraction to people of both their own gender and other genders

heterosexual

gender-neutral

Adjective

/dʒˈɛndɚnˈuːtɹəl/

not exclusive to any particular gender and suitable for people of all gender identities

to come out

Verb

/kˈʌm ˈaʊt/

to disclose one's LGBTQIA+ identity or orientation to others

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Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

come

phrase's particle

out

feminine

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related to qualities, characteristics, or behaviors typically associated with women

masculine

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related to qualities, characteristics, or behaviors typically associated with men

feminine

heterosexual

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(of a person) having a sexual or romantic attraction to people of the opposite gender

homosexual

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(of a person) having a sexual or romantic attraction to people of the same gender

bisexual

LGBTQ

Adjective

/ˌɛldʒˌiːbˈiːtˌiːkjˈuː/

lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning

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