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Homo

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See also: HOMO, homo, and homo-

Translingual

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Homo sapiens and Homo neanderthalensis, comparison of skulls

Etymology

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    From Latin homō (human being, man).

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    Proper noun

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    Homo m

    1. A taxonomic genus within the family Hominidae – various species of man, all but one of which is extinct.
      • 2008, Futurama: Bender's Game (in English):
        Good God. Just knowing we're in the same genus makes me embarrassed to call myself Homo.

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    (genus): Homo sapiens – sole extant species

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    German

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    Etymology

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    Clipping of Homosexueller.

    Pronunciation

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    • IPA(key): /ˈhoːmo/
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    • Hyphenation: Ho‧mo

    Noun

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    Homo m (strong, genitive Homos, plural Homos)

    1. (informal, derogatory) homosexual, gay
      Synonyms: Homosexueller, Schwuler, Schwuchtel, Schwuli
      Antonym: Hete f

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    Further reading

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    • Homo” in Duden online
    • Homo” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache