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Vincian is one of multiple proposed identities to be used by homosexual men (men who feel attraction to other men). The term "gay" is used as an adjective to describe homosexuality, and is also often used by the entire LGBT community in general. For this reason, various proposed terms for homosexual men were coined, including vincian. Others are patroclian and wildean. Some individuals also argue that "gay" should just mean homosexual men all together, due to the fact that homosexual women are referred to as lesbian.
Etymology
The term vincian was coined in honor of Leonardo da Vinci, who was an Italian polymath of the Renaissance. He was thought to be involved in various homosexual relationships.
Etymology of Other Terms
- Patroclian comes from the Greek story of Patroclus, who was thought to be a romantic partner of Achilles (Achilles is also the origin of achillean).
- Wildean was coined in honor of Oscar Wilde, an important figure in LGBT history.