plural homos
often capitalized
: any of a genus (Homo) of hominids that includes modern humans (H. sapiens) and several extinct related species (such as H. erectus and H. habilis)
plural homos
slang, offensive
: a gay person
—used as a term of abuse and disparagement
1
disparaging + offensive
: of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to people of one's same sex : gay
2
disparaging + offensive
: of, relating to, or involving sexual activity between people of the same sex
see hom-
Articles Related to homo
Dictionary Entries Near homo
Cite this Entry
“Homo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homo. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
homo
noun
ho·mo
ˈhō-(ˌ)mō 
1
Homo
: a genus of primate mammals of the family Hominidae that includes modern humans (H. sapiens) and several extinct related species (such as H. erectus and H. habilis)
2
plural homos
: any living or extinct member of the genus Homo
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share