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homophobia

[ hoh-muh-foh-bee-uh ]
/ ˌhoʊ məˈfoʊ bi ə /
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noun

unreasoning fear of or antipathy toward homosexuals and homosexuality.

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Nearby words

homoousian, homophil, homophile, homophily, homophobe, homophobia, homophone, homophones, homophonic, homophonous, homophony

Origin of homophobia

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

Related forms

ho·mo·pho·bic, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for homophobic

homophobia

/ (ˌhəʊməʊˈfəʊbɪə) /

noun

intense hatred or fear of homosexuals or homosexuality

Derived Forms

homophobe, nounhomophobic, adjective

Word Origin for homophobia

C20: from homo (sexual) + -phobia
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