alloerotism
|al-lo-er-o-tism|
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/ˌæloʊˈɛrətɪzəm/
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/ˌæləʊˈɛrətɪzəm/
sexual attraction to others
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alloerotism' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allos,' meaning 'other,' and 'eros,' meaning 'sexual love.'
Historical Evolution
'alloerotism' was derived from the Greek words 'allos' and 'eros' and was adopted into English to describe sexual attraction to others.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sexual attraction to others,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a sexual attraction to others, as opposed to autoerotism, which is a sexual attraction to oneself.
Alloerotism is a common aspect of human sexuality.
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Last updated: 2025/06/28 02:21