1. sexual or romantic attraction to people of the same sex; homosexuality
Usage: formal or academic usage; less common than 'homosexuality'
2. the expression or representation of same-sex desire in art, literature, or culture
Usage: academic or critical usage

Examples

• The novel explores themes of homoerotism through its complex character relationships.
• Scholars have identified homoerotism in classical Greek poetry and sculpture.
• The film's subtext contains elements of homoerotism that critics have analyzed extensively.
• Homoerotism has been a subject of artistic expression across many cultures and time periods.
• The author's work is notable for its frank treatment of homoerotism in contemporary society.