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heterosexism
[ het-er-uh-sek-siz-uhm ]
heterosexism
/ ˌhɛtərəʊˈsɛkˌsɪzəm /
noun
- discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, practised by heterosexuals against homosexuals
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Derived Forms
- ˌheteroˈsexist, adjectivenoun
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Other Words From
- het·er·o·sex·ist noun adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of heterosexism1
First recorded in 1980–85; hetero(sexual) + sexism
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Example Sentences
Be aware of racism, classism, sexism, heterosexism, cissexism, ableism, and other issues of privilege and oppression.
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