1. people who are sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex
Usage: plural form of heterosexual

Examples

• The study included both heterosexuals and homosexuals.
• Many heterosexuals support marriage equality.
• The survey asked participants to identify as heterosexuals, homosexuals, or bisexuals.
• Heterosexuals make up the majority of the population.
• The research compared relationship patterns among heterosexuals and same-sex couples.
• Both heterosexuals and LGBTQ+ individuals attended the diversity workshop.