English Explanatory Dictionary

hetero

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Heterosexual: of, pertaining to, or being a heterosexual person.
noun
  1. A heterosexual person.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛ.tɚ.oʊ/ /ˈhɛt.(ə).ɹoʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hetero.wav

Word forms

hetero more hetero most hetero heteros

Etymology

Clipped from heterosexual.

Synonyms

het heterosexual straight breeder

Antonyms

gay homo homosexual

Derived words

cishetero hetero-fascism heterofriendly heteronormativity heterosexism
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