homophobia

[hoh-muh-foh-bee-uh]

noun

unreasoning fear of or antipathy toward homosexuals and homosexuality.

Origin of homophobia

First recorded in 1955–60; homo(sexual) + -phobia

Related formsho·mo·pho·bic, adjective

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Examples from the Web for homophobia

Contemporary Examples of 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
Homophobia and bigotry are unfortunately nothing new in the realm of politics.
Stop the Gay-Bashing, GOP
Meghan McCain
October 14, 2010
Homophobia is rooted elsewhere, but comes with a theological sanction.
The Christian Anti-Gay Campaign
James Carroll
January 11, 2010

British Dictionary definitions for homophobia

homophobia

noun

intense hatred or fear of homosexuals or homosexuality

Derived Formshomophobe, nounhomophobic, adjective

Word Origin for homophobia

C20: from homo (sexual) + -phobia

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