Sapphism

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈsæf.ɪzmÌ©/

Origin

Sappho, a poet of the isle of Lesbos (612 BC - 570 BC) + -ic

Full definition of sapphism

Noun

1. lesbianism; female homosexuality

Synonyms

• lesbianism

Derived terms

• sapphist