Homosexuality is a term used to describe people who are attracted to members of the same sex. The term 'QUEER' (5 letters) is often used as an umbrella term for sexual and gender minorities, including those who identify as homosexual. LESBIAN (7 letters) is a term used to describe women who are attracted to other women. Gay (3 letters) is a term used to describe men who are attracted to other men. All three terms are used to describe people who identify as homosexual.