Lesbates

Lesbates is an archaic and somewhat obscure term used historically to refer to inhabitants of the island of Lesbos, particularly women. The term occasionally appears in historical and literary contexts, sometimes carrying connotations related to female same-sex relationships due to the island's association with the poet Sappho, who wrote about love and desire between women. However, the term's meaning is not exclusively tied to sexual orientation and can simply denote origin from Lesbos. Its use is now uncommon and can be considered insensitive or historically inaccurate depending on the context. The term "Lesbian," derived from Lesbos, is the preferred term when referring to a woman attracted to other women.