lesbian
Meaning
Pertaining to or characteristic of women who are romantically or sexually attracted to other women, often encompassing a range of identities and experiences within the broader context of sexual orientation and gender studies.
💡 The term "lesbian" can sometimes be misused as a general label for all same-sex female relationships; it is important to recognize the specific cultural and personal connotations it carries for individuals within the LGBTQ+ community.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
a
quiet
Saturday
afternoon
,
Maria
went
to
a
local
bookshop
to
attend
a
reading
that
had
attracted
a
diverse
crowd
.
The
event
focused
on
contemporary
poetry
and
included
a
panel
discussion
about
lesbian
voices
in
modern
literature
,
which
Maria
found
both
informative
and
moving
.
Speakers
explored
how
personal
experience
shapes
artistic
perspective
and
how
small
communities
seek
wider
recognition
without
compromising
nuance
.
After
the
discussion
,
Maria
chatted
with
a
poet
whose
candid
answers
offered
practical
advice
about
writing
honestly
and
finding
supportive
networks
.
She
left
with
a
signed
book
and
a
clearer
sense
of
how
everyday
stories
contribute
to
broader
cultural
conversations
.
Common Phrases
lesbian identity
lesbian representation
lesbian relationships
Synonyms
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