Definitions

1. noun

A member of the human species.

“He’s a homo, but not a Homo sapiens, which is our species.”

2. noun

A male homosexual.

“The media often portrays the LGBTQ+ community with a focus on the homo aspect, but this is not representative of the entire community.”

3. prefix

Same; identical; of the same kind.

“Homo sapiens are a species that is homo erectus, but with more developed cognitive abilities.”

4. adjective

Having the same structure or form.

“The homo gene in this experiment is crucial to understanding the genetics behind this disease.”