Bisexuals

/baɪˈsɛkʃuəlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bisexual; people who are sexually or romantically attracted to people of more than one gender.

Etymology

Plural form of 'bisexual,' created by adding '-s' to the noun. The term developed in modern English as discussions of sexual orientation became more nuanced.

Kelly Says

The word 'bisexuals' only became common in the late 20th century as identity labels became more important to people—it's a relatively young word in English, showing how language evolves to name communities that have always existed.

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