sapphism

/ˈsæpɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a strong or excessive attachment to a person, typically a woman, of the same sex, often accompanied by romantic feelings.

“The novel explored themes of sapphism in 19th-century England.”

Synonyms

  • homosociality
  • lesbianism

Antonyms

  • heterosexuality
  • homophobia