Uranist

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /ˈjʊəɹənɪst/

Definitions

1. A male individual who feels romantic or sexual attraction towards other males
2. An advocate for the rights and identities of homosexual men who identifies as a man himself
3. A man who experiences romantic or sexual feelings for other men ; a man who supports or promotes the recognition and rights of homosexual men

Etymology: The word is built directly on "uranism," the noun from which it is formed. That noun in turn draws on the Greek "ouranos," meaning sky or heaven, so the heavenly association runs through both terms. Because it is a short chain with no further history attached to this form, the link to "uranism" is the essential point of its origin.