noun
- a woman who is romantically and sexually attracted to other women
adjective
- relating to women who are romantically and sexually attracted to other women
- of or relating to the Greek island of Lesbos
Usage: historical
Examples
- She came out as a lesbian to her family last year.
- The lesbian couple adopted two children.
- They attended a lesbian rights rally downtown.
- The book explores lesbian relationships in the 1950s.
- She identifies as lesbian and is proud of her identity.
- The lesbian community organized a support group.