homophobia

noun

ho·​mo·​pho·​bia ˌhō-mə-ˈfō-bē-ə How to pronounce homophobia (audio)
: discrimination against, aversion to, or fear of homosexuality or gay people compare transphobia
homophobic adjective

Examples of homophobia in a Sentence

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The announcement arrives on the heels of Boosie’s daughter, Poison Ivi, revealing her gripes with her dad’s contradicting display of homophobia. Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 4 Nov. 2024 As a reminder, some common traits of toxic masculinity include homophobia, stoicism, violence, and emotional suppression. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 Aug. 2024 Fear Street isn’t about coming out or fighting homophobia. Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 12 June 2024 The bleak, relentlessly sad limited series seeks to humanize the New England Patriots’ tight end as a troubled young man struggling with a history of abuse, internalized homophobia, and athletic institutions that treated his body as a commodity. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for homophobia 

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of homophobia was in 1964

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“Homophobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homophobia. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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homophobia

noun
ho·​mo·​pho·​bia ˌhō-mə-ˈfō-bē-ə How to pronounce homophobia (audio)
: irrational fear or dislike of or prejudice against homosexuality or gay people
homophobic adjective
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