sexuality — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

sexuality (/ˌsek.ʃuˈæl.ə.ti/)

noun  ·  Advanced  ·  Culture & Society

🔊 /ˌsek.ʃuˈæl.ə.ti/

Meaning

Meaning: sexual identity and feelings

A person’s capacity for sexual feelings, and their sexual orientation and identity. It is a key part of how people understand themselves.

Examples

🗣 Modern society is more open about discussing sexuality than previous generations ever were.

Etymology

From ‘sexual’, from Latin ‘sexualis’, from ‘sexus’ (sex), plus ‘-ity’.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in social, psychological, and identity discussion.

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Tags: identity, society

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