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Heterosexual

/hˌɛtəroʊˈsɛkʃəwəl/
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(adj) Sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex.

Bonobos often use sexual behavior, sometimes homosexual, sometimes heterosexual, for social negotiation.
Sami is a heterosexual.
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The survey asked participants to identify whether they were ____, gay, lesbian, or bisexual.

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