homophobe
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of homophobe
First recorded in 1970–75; homo(sexual) + -phobe
Example Sentences
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Being gay doesn’t necessarily make someone a Democrat, he suggested, and supporting the Republican agenda — up to a point — doesn’t automatically mean a person is a homophobe.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2023
Once someone is labeled a racist, a rapist or a homophobe, it’s over — without due process.
From Washington Post • Sep. 30, 2022
Anna Koterlnikova, who had changed her profile pic to a rainbow flag, commented: "Sorry! I'm straight and Russian but I'm not a homophobe!"
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2015
She is starting to say that I am a homophobe, which I am not.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2015
I remember being at Warped Tour and seeing a lot of macho guys and saying: “If you’re a homophobe, if you’re a racist or sexist, please don’t watch us. There’s no point.”
From New York Times • Oct. 18, 2014
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