Sapphism

Pronunciation: /ˈsæfɪzəm/

Definitions of sapphism

noun a term used to refer to lesbianism or homosexual relations between women

Example Sentences

A1 I have never heard of sapphism before.

A2 Sapphism is a term used to describe romantic relationships between women.

B1 The history of sapphism dates back to ancient Greece.

B2 Many famous female poets and writers have explored themes of sapphism in their work.

C1 Sapphism has been a topic of debate and discussion in feminist literature for centuries.

C2 Scholars continue to study the cultural significance of sapphism in different societies.

Examples of sapphism in a Sentence

formal The study of sapphism in ancient literature reveals interesting insights into women's relationships.

informal Some people mistakenly believe that sapphism is just a phase for young women.

slang I heard she's really into sapphism now, but who knows if it'll last.

figurative The artist's use of color in the painting created a sense of sapphism that was both captivating and mysterious.

Grammatical Forms of sapphism

• past tense: sapphized
• plural: sapphisms
• comparative: more sapphic
• superlative: most sapphic
• present tense: sapphizes
• future tense: will sapphize
• perfect tense: has sapphized
• continuous tense: is sapphizing
• singular: sapphism
• positive degree: sapphism
• infinitive: to sapphize
• gerund: sapphizing
• participle: sapphizing

Origin and Evolution of sapphism

First Known Use: 1732 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'sapphism' originates from the Greek poet Sappho, who lived on the island of Lesbos in the 6th century BC.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the poetry and love associated with Sappho, the term 'sapphism' evolved to refer to female homosexuality or lesbianism in the 18th century.