transphobia
Americannoun
Sensitive Note
See homophobia.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of transphobia
First recorded in 1990–95; trans(gender) + -phobia
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
When I’m talking about transphobia, I’m not talking to trans people.
From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2026
Or perhaps the speaker could recognize that a cousin at the table may be closeted, and take it upon themselves to model how to push back against transphobia.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2025
LGBTQ+ resources and events “were like a counter-force to the examples of homophobia and transphobia that would pop up,” said Darius Longarino, senior fellow at the Paul Tsai China Center at Yale Law School.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2024
I hope that all of us, cis people included, meet the crisis of transphobia that is happening interpersonally and politically right now with firm resistance.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 12, 2024
A Labour MP said she has been "completely exonerated" of allegations of antisemitism and transphobia.
From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2024
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