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homophobe

[ hoh-muh-fohb ]

noun

  1. a person who hates, fears, or scorns gay people or gay sexual orientation.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of homophobe1

First recorded in 1970–75; homo(sexual) + -phobe

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Example Sentences

I wondered what was stopping a homophobe, if they found out, from vandalizing the bar or doing something much worse.

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