"homosocial" meaning in English

See homosocial in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /həʊmə(ʊ)ˈsəʊʃəl/ [UK]
Etymology: From homo- + social. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|homo|social}} homo- + social Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} homosocial (not comparable)
  1. Pertaining to homosociality, to social interaction with the same sex. Tags: not-comparable Related terms: homoromantic
    Sense id: en-homosocial-en-adj-CeoN66~6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with homo-

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          "ref": "2003, Barbara J. Bank, Contradictions in Women's Education, page 111",
          "text": "In practice, however, the line between heterosocial and heterosexual relationships is rarely seen as rigid and impenetrable. Instead, male-female friendships are often seen — by others if not by the participants — as having sexual and romantic potential. In contrast, much social effort goes into maintaining the line between homosocial and homosexual relationships […]",
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