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sapphist

/sæpɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does sapphist mean?

noun

A woman who is a lover of women, especially in ancient Greece; a woman who writes or is interested in lesbian literature.

Example

"The poet was known as a sapphist, drawing inspiration from the works of Sappho."

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