(originally) a preference with respect to an object of sexual desire, potential mate, partner, etc.; (later chiefly) a person's sexual identity in…

A person's sexual identity in relation to the gender to which he or she is typically attracted; the fact of being heterosexual, homosexual, or…

Originally: (the process of) orientation with respect to a sexual goal, potential mate, partner, etc. Later chiefly: a person's sexual identity in…

figurative. A person's basic attitude, beliefs, or feelings; a person's emotional or intellectual position in respect of a particular topic…