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antigay

[ an-tee-gey, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn tiˈgeɪ, ˌæn taɪ- /
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adjective

opposed or hostile to gay people or to gay rights, communities, organizations, etc.

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Origin of antigay

First recorded in 1965–70; anti- + gay

Words nearby antigay

antifriction, antifriction alloy, antifriction metal, antifungal, antigalaxy, antigay, antigen, antigen-antibody reaction, antigenemia, antigen excess, antigenic determinant
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