same-sex

adjective10 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.9
same-sex marriage9.0

Refers to the legally or socially recognized union of two people of the same sex.

same-sex couple8.5

Refers to two people of the same sex in a romantic relationship.

same-sex relationship8.0

The state of two people of the same sex being romantically or sexually connected.

same-sex partner7.5

Refers to one of the individuals in a same-sex romantic relationship.

same-sex union7.0

A term for a same-sex relationship, often used for legal recognition like a civil union.

same-sex partnership6.5

Often refers to a legal status similar to marriage, such as a civil partnership.

same-sex wedding6.0

Refers to the ceremony in which two people of the same sex are married.

same-sex attraction6.0

The feeling of being romantically or sexually attracted to people of one's own sex.

same-sex love5.5

Deep affection and romantic feelings between people of the same sex.

same-sex desire5.0

A strong feeling of wanting to have a romantic or sexual relationship with someone of the same sex; often used in academic or formal contexts.