Heterosexual

Pronunciation:

[hedərəˈsekSH(o͞o)əl]

Definition

The most common sexual orientation in the world. Heterosexuality describes a person who is attracted to the opposite sex.

Someone who is heterosexual will only have romantic and physical attraction to the opposite sex.

Slang alternatives for this term include hetero or straight.

Example

Females who like or love only males are heterosexual. Males who like or love only females are heterosexual.