homophobia
noun
ho·mo·pho·bia
ˌhō-mə-ˈfō-bē-ə 
: irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against homosexuality or gay people compare transphobia
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Students and staff explained how the new policy could impact LGBTQ students and their peers at school, where some already experience homophobia and transphobia.
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Ben Terzi, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2024
From urban politics to foreign policy, the idea of Muslim homophobia has become a tool to shore up the political hardline.
—TIME, 7 May 2024
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Ben Terzi, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2024
From urban politics to foreign policy, the idea of Muslim homophobia has become a tool to shore up the political hardline.
—TIME, 7 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for homophobia
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“Homophobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homophobia. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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homophobia
noun
ho·mo·pho·bia
ˌhō-mə-ˈfō-bē-ə
: irrational fear or dislike of or prejudice against homosexuality or gay people
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homophobia
noun
ho·mo·pho·bia
ˌhō-mə-ˈfō-bē-ə
: irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against homosexuality or gay people
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