lesbianism
pronunciation
How to pronounce lesbianism in British English:
UK 
How to pronounce lesbianism in American English:
US
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- Noun:
- female homosexuality
Word Origin
- lesbianism (n.)
- 1870, from lesbian + -ism.
Example
- 1. Today 's increased public awareness of lesbianism
- 2. Although ahead of her time she had to hide her lesbianism , something which was not revealed until 1999 .
- 3. With respect to the criminalization of lesbianism , he said that Singapore did not wish homosexuality to enter mainstream society .
- 4. She found no evidence for the commonly held view that bisexuality is an experimental phase , enroute to lesbianism or heterosexuality .
- 5. But hopefully , what you 're left with is trust , and security , and * well , in the case of my ex-wife , lesbianism .