Sexuality And Gender Studies Vocabulary

noun a prefix meaning 'different' or 'other', used in the formation of compound words

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adjective relating to or denoting a person who is attracted to people of the opposite sex

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• Hetero is a prefix used to indicate something as different or other.
• I heard they're a hetero couple, meaning they're of opposite genders.
• Some people use 'hetero' as a quick way to refer to heterosexual individuals.
• In a world of diversity, being hetero is just one of many ways to express love and relationships.