homophobia
[ hoh-muh-foh-bee-uh ]
/ ˌhoʊ məˈfoʊ bi ə /
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noun
unreasoning fear of or antipathy toward homosexuals and homosexuality.
Nearby words
homoousian, homophil, homophile, homophily, homophobe, homophobia, homophobic, homophone, homophones, homophonic, homophonous
Origin of homophobia
Related forms
ho·mo·pho·bic, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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Examples from the Web for homophobia
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 Utah|Marlow Stern|January 20, 2014|DAILY BEASTHomophobia and bigotry are unfortunately nothing new in the realm of politics.
Homophobia is rooted elsewhere, but comes with a theological sanction.
British Dictionary definitions for homophobia
homophobia
/ (ˌhəʊməʊˈfəʊbɪə) /
noun
intense hatred or fear of homosexuals or homosexuality
Derived Forms
homophobe, nounhomophobic, adjectiveWord Origin for homophobia
C20: from homo (sexual) + -phobia
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