transphobia

American  

[trans-foh-bee-uh] / trænsˈfoʊ bi ə /

noun

1. an aversion or hostility to, disdain for, or fear of transgender people.

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Sensitive Note

See homophobia.

Other Word Forms

• transphobic adjective

Etymology

Origin of transphobia

First recorded in 1990–95; trans(gender) + -phobia

Example Sentences

Newly elected leader of the Green Party Zack Polanski said in a recent interview with The Canary website that "transphobia will absolutely not be tolerated" under his leadership.

From BBC

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

Anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out says it received record-high reports of discrimination during the 2024-25 season with a rise in sexism, transphobia and faith-based abuse.

From BBC

BBC Sport spoke to Natalie Washington, campaign lead for Football v Transphobia, and former swimmer and campaigner Sharron Davies to get their views on the ban.

From BBC

Speaking on Tuesday morning, Chapman said she would not apologise, and that institutions and laws reflected transphobia and prejudice present in society.

From BBC