adoption [adoptions](act of adopting, or state of being adopted) noun [UK: ə.ˈdɒp.ʃn̩] [US: ə.ˈdɑːp.ʃn̩]Adoption for gay and lesbian parents remains a hotly contested issue in the United States. = L'adozione per i genitori omosessuali rimane una questione fortemente contestata negli Stati Uniti.