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'''Straight''' is a slang term for the term '''heterosexual''', which is the
An alternate definition of straight is someone who is attracted to those of a different gender, or someone who is attracted to gender(s) unlike one's own. The usage of the word opposite in the standard definition implies
A relationship between two individuals of dissimilar gender is often called straight; however, this is not always accurate as one or both individuals might be [[Pluralian|multisexual]]. A relationship between a woman and a man can be called [[duaric]] instead of straight, and [[ultramoric]] if one is [[unstraight]]. A relationship with two individuals of different genders caused by one of the parties being non-binary can be called [[diamoric]]. Non-binary individuals who feel they are straight but in a uniquely non-binary way may identify as [[strayt]]. If someone is attracted to multiple [[nongender]]s they could be [[penultisexual]] or [[differosexual]].
While straight is often used to describe non-[[LGBTA+|LGBT]] individuals it is possible for straight individuals to be part of the LGBT community. For example, they might be [[transgender]]. They also might be, [[asexual]] heteroromantic, or [[aromantic]] heterosexual, which also makes them LGBT. There are many nonbinary people who also identify as straight, or other genderqueer straight people. [[Straight Queer|Someone could also identify as straight while still having queer relationships]]. ▼
▲While straight is often used to describe non-[[LGBTA+|LGBT]] individuals it is possible for straight individuals to be part of the LGBT community. For example, they might be [[transgender]]. They also might be
== Etymology ==
The prefix
== Specific Terms ==
A straight woman could be called a [[
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="
File:Straight 8.jpg|A common alternate straight flag.
File:Straight4.png|An alternate straight flag.
File:Straight 10.jpg|An alternate straight flag by FlagsforCisHets.
File:Straight 6.jpg|An alternate straight flag by FlagsforCisHets.
File:Straight 7.jpg|An alternate straight flag by FlagsforCisHets.
File:Straight5.png|An alternate straight flag.
File:Heterosexual alt.
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