The word homophile refers to an individual who accepts homosexuals, a supporter of certain rights of homosexuals, one who has positive thoughts about homosexuality, or an advocate of its social acceptance. The use of homophile began to disappear with the emergence of the Gay Liberation movements of the late 1960s and early 1970s, replaced by a new... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homophile
homophile 1. Actually, this combination of Greek elements means, A fondness for doing the same thing over and over, or for repetition. 2. Gay or homosexual. 3. Being actively concerned about the rights and the welfare of gay or homosexual people. 4. Another term for a homosexual. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2726/14