homophobe
Americannoun
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
But government ministers have downplayed claims Mr Abbott's past comments show he is a "homophobe" or a "misogynist" - and stressed his experience in negotiating trade deals.
From BBC • Sep. 3, 2020
“I have been called a bigot, an ableist, a homophobe and a transphobe,” Mr. Meijer said in an interview on Wednesday.
From New York Times • Sep. 5, 2019
She is starting to say that I am a homophobe, which I am not.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2015
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