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Homophile

By Ramon Johnson, About.com

Definition:
  • –noun
    1. a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender person. A person that advocates for and supports the rights and well being of LGBT people.
  • -adjective
    1. of or relating to gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender people. Actively supporting homosexual people.
Examples:
PFLAG (Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbians and Gays) is a homophile organization.
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