Hetero
(adjective)
Different, dissimilar, or distinct from another thing, often used to describe sexual orientation as being attracted to people of the opposite sex.
Origin:
The word hetero comes from the greek word heteros, which means different or other, it refers to something that is different or distinct from another thing.
Examples:
- He was hetero and only attracted to women.
- The hetero couple met at a bar and fell in love.
- The hetero community faces discrimination from some groups.
- The hetero lifestyle is not the only acceptable lifestyle.
- Some hetero people have a hard time understanding the LGBTQ+ community.