_EN_ER EX_RE_SI_N

(Hint: how someone outwardly presents their gender through behavior, clothing, voice, or other traits, perceived as masculine or feminine by society, which varies across cultures and changes over time.)

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G_N_ER I_E_TI_Y

(Hint: one's internal sense of their gender, whether male, female, both, or neither, not visible outwardly like gender expression.)

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G_Y

(Hint: The term used to describe individuals whose lasting physical, romantic, and/or emotional attractions are to people of the same gender (e.g., gay man, gay individuals).)

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HE_RO_EXU_L

(Hint: An adjective used to describe individuals who are romantically or sexually attracted to people of the opposite gender.)

(a)  

L_SBI_N

(Hint: A woman who is attracted to other women in terms of enduring physical, romantic, and/or emotional connections. Some of them may opt to identify as gay or as gay women.)

(a)  

PA_SE_U_L

(Hint: An adjective describing individuals attracted to people of all genders or sexual orientations.)

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QU (a)   R

(Hint: Previously regarded as a derogatory term aimed at homosexuality, the term is now being embraced by some individuals as a self-affirming umbrella term, particularly among those who find other labels limiting.)

SEX_AL O_IE_TAT_ON

(Hint: Refers to persistent attraction to individuals of the same or different genders, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and heterosexual orientations.

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TR_NS_EN_ER

(Hint: They may identify as male or female and encompass a range of identities such as transsexuals, cross-dressers, and others whose gender identity differs from their assigned sex at birth. They may also identify as female-to-male (FTM) or male-to-female (MTF). It's essential to use the preferred descriptive term chosen by the individual. Some of them may undergo hormonal and/or surgical alterations, while others may not.)

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