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| While once meaning "joyous" or "glad," <b>gay</b> has come to refer to a kind of ]. The term can be used inclusively or exclusively. The inclusive meaning refers to both men and women who prefer romantic relationships with their own sex (see ]. The exclusive meaning refers only to men who love men. Whether ]s are included in either of those meanings is a matter of debate (see ]). | |||
| ⚫ | See also ], ], ], ], ]. | ||
| The word "gay" is primarily used to refer to male homosexuals, although it is sometimes used to refer to female homosexuals as well. The more common term for a female homosexual is ]. | |||
| Whether ]s should be called "gay" is a matter of debate (see ]). | |||
| It has been claimed that "gay" was derived as an acronym for "Good As You", but this appears to be an ]. | |||
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While once meaning "joyous" or "glad," gay has come to refer to a kind of sexual orientation. The term can be used inclusively or exclusively. The inclusive meaning refers to both men and women who prefer romantic relationships with their own sex (see homosexuality. The exclusive meaning refers only to men who love men. Whether bisexuals are included in either of those meanings is a matter of debate (see bisexuality).
See also homosexual, lesbian, lesbigay, LGB, political correctness.