transphobe

noun

trans·​phobe ˈtranz-ˌfōb How to pronounce transphobe (audio)
plural transphobes
disapproving
: a person characterized by transphobia

Word History

Etymology

trans- entry 1 + -phobe, after transphobia

First Known Use

1996, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of transphobe was in 1996

Dictionary Entries Near transphobe

Cite this Entry

“Transphobe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transphobe. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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