- ˌsexual orienˈtation
- noun [U]the state of preferring sexual relationships with people of one sex rather than the other
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ˌsexual orienˈtation
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sexual orientation — sexual orien tation or ,sexual preference noun uncount the state of having sexual relationships with people of one sex rather than the other … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
sexual orientation — sexual orien tation n [U and C] formal the fact that someone is ↑heterosexual or ↑homosexual ▪ people of different sexual orientations … Dictionary of contemporary English
orientation — o‧ri‧en‧ta‧tion [ˌɔːriənˈteɪʆn, ˌɒ ǁ ˌɔː ] noun 1. [countable, uncountable] MARKETING the type of activity or thing that a business or organization gives most attention to: • The company needs to develop a stronger orientation towards marketing… … Financial and business terms
