同性之爱(homophile)是历史上对同性恋的代称。

随着1960年代末期同性恋解放运动的发展,这一词语被包括男同性恋女同性恋双性恋变性人等概念的LGBT取代。“hile”在古希腊语中有“爱情”之意。

1991年前,英格兰教会曾使用该词[1]

参考资料

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  1. ^ Issues in Human Sexuality: A Statement by the House of Bishops of the General Synod of the Church of England, December 1991 (London: Church House Publishing, 1991). Annotated Notes on Issues in Human Sexuality. [2017-12-19]. (原始内容存档于2008-12-01). 
  • Armstrong, Elizabeth A. (2002). Forging Gay Identities: Organizing Sexuality in San Francisco页面存档备份,存于互联网档案馆), 1950–1994. Chicago, University of Chicago Press. ISBN 0-226-02694-9.
  • Bianco, David (1999). Gay Essentials: Facts For Your Queer Brain. Los Angeles, Alyson Books. ISBN 1-55583-508-2.
  • Fletcher, Lynne Yamaguchi (1992). The First Gay Pope and Other Records. Boston, Alyson Publications. ISBN 1-55583-206-7.