"orthosexuality" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: ortho- + sexuality. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|ortho|sexuality}} ortho- + sexuality Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} orthosexuality (uncountable)
  1. (rare) The orthodox or socially accepted form of sexuality or sexual expression in a particular culture. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Sexuality Related terms: orthosexual

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