homophobia
[hoh-muh-foh-bee-uh]
- unreasoning fear of or antipathy toward homosexuals and homosexuality.
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Origin of homophobia
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Homophobia and fear of, like you said, the “other,” really stems from a fear of the unknown.
John Lithgow on the Sundance Film ‘Love Is Strange’ and Gay Rights in UtahMarlow Stern
January 20, 2014
Homophobia and bigotry are unfortunately nothing new in the realm of politics.
Homophobia is rooted elsewhere, but comes with a theological sanction.
homophobia
- intense hatred or fear of homosexuals or homosexuality
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Word Origin for homophobia
C20: from homo (sexual) + -phobia
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