Orientation

A person's sexual or romantic attraction.

sexual orientation romantic orientation

Orientation refers to a person's sexual or romantic attraction, or lack thereof. It is often used in the context of LGBTQ+ identities.

/ɔːrɪˈen(t)eɪʃən/

From the verb 'orient,' meaning to direct or position in relation to a point.

attraction preference

identity attraction

heterosexuality homosexuality bisexuality asexuality

sexual identity romantic identity

recognition social construct