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asexuality

/ˌeɪsɛksjʊˈɑːlɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does asexuality mean?

noun

A lack of sexual attraction to others, or a lack of desire for sex. Asexuality is not the same as celibacy, which is the choice to abstain from sex.

Example

"Some people identify as asexual, meaning they do not experience sexual attraction to others."

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