Synonyms for

Homo

/ ˈhəʊməʊ / Another word for homo — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

man homosexual human homophile gay

Synonyms by register

Formal

equivalent identical same alike

Informal

same like the same

Literary

kin kindred congenial

Antonyms

different unlike contrary opposite dissimilar heterogeneous

Common collocations

  • homo sapiens
  • homo erectus
  • homo habilis
  • homo neanderthalensis
  • homo economicus
  • homo ludens

Word family

noun homogeneity
adjective homogeneous
adverb homogeneously

Usage note

Primarily used in scientific contexts, especially in biology and anthropology. The informal use of 'homo' as a slur is offensive and should be avoided.

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