Hetero

/ˈhɛt.ə.roʊ/ adjective

Short for heterosexual; sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex.

From Greek 'hetero-' (different, other) combined with 'sexual.' The term became commonly used in the mid-20th century as sexual orientation terminology became more scientific and clinical.

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