homophobe

[hoh-muh-fohb]

noun

1. a person who hates, fears, or scorns gay people or gay sexual orientation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of homophobe¹

First recorded in 1970–75; homo(sexual) + -phobe

Example Sentences

But Jonas' appointment faced a backlash in right-wing circles, as in a 2020 speech he called Trump a "racist homophobe" and a "narcissistic right-winger".

From BBC

Her words contrast with those of Labour London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who called Trump "racist", "sexist" and a "homophobe" in an interview in May and urged his party to "call him out".

From BBC

In the beginning of the film, a few blocks from this sanctuary, he’s brutalized by a thuggish homophobe with neck tattoos.

From New York Times

Among the signs’ slogans were “Ban Bridget, not books” and “Real women aren’t homophobes.”

From Washington Times

After all, he had once proudly called himself Virginia’s “chief homophobe.”

From Seattle Times