orthosexual

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/ˌɔː(ɹ)θəˈsɛksjuəl//ˌɔː(ɹ)θəˈsɛkʃuəl/

adjective

Relating to or having the orthodox form of sexuality in a particular culture.

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Meanings

adjectiveorthosexual (comparative more orthosexual, superlative most orthosexual)

comparative more orthosexual · superlative most orthosexual

  1. rareRelating to or having the orthodox form of sexuality in a particular culture.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
normophile

Origin

From ortho- + sexual.

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Cite this entry
APA

orthosexual. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/orthosexual

MLA

“orthosexual.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/orthosexual. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “orthosexual,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/orthosexual.

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