heterophobia
Americannoun
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an aversion or hostility to, disdain for, or fear of heterosexuality or heterosexual people.
Other Word Forms
- heterophobic adjective
Etymology
Origin of heterophobia
First recorded in 1970–75; hetero- ( def. ) + -phobia ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Say No to heterophobia!” and “. .for rights of all homeowners, gays included, to rent or not rent rooms to whomsoever they wish.”
From New York Times
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