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Definitions for Homo

[1] a contemptuous term used to refer to a homosexual, especially a male homosexual.
[2] (italics ) the genus of bipedal primates that includes modern humans and several extinct forms, distinguished by their large brains and a dependence upon tools. Compare archaic Homo .
[3] Informal . (sometimes lowercase ) a member of the genus Homo. the species Homo sapiens or one of its members.
[4] a combining form appearing in loanwords from Greek, where it meant “same” (homology ); on this model, used in the formation of compound words (homomorphic ).
[5] “Behold the man!”: the words with which Pilate presented Christ, crowned with thorns, to his accusers. John 19:5.
[6] Art . a painting, statue, or other representation of Christ crowned with thorns.
[7] informal short for homosexual
[8] Canadian informal homogenized milk
[9] a genus of hominids including modern man (see Homo sapiens ) and several extinct species of primitive man, including Homo habilis and Homo erectus
[10] a picture or sculpture of Christ crowned with thorns
[11] being the same or like homologous ; homosexual Compare hetero-

Words nearby Homo

homme d'affaires, homme du monde, hommel, hommock, hommos, homo, homo capensis, homo erectus, homo floresiensis, homo habilis, homo habilis

Origin of Homo

-< Greek, combining form of homós one and the same; akin to Sanskrit sama-; see same

Word origin for Homo

-via Latin from Greek, from homos same