homophobia

[hoh-muh-foh-bee-uh] /ˌhoʊ məˈfoʊ bi ə/

Word Origin

noun

unreasoning fear of or antipathy toward homosexuals and homosexuality.

Origin

1955-1960

1955-60; homo(sexual) + -phobia

Related forms

homophobic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for homophobia

homophobia

/ˌhəʊməʊˈfəʊbɪə/

noun

intense hatred or fear of homosexuals or homosexuality

Derived Forms

homophobe, noun
homophobic, adjective

Word Origin

C20: from homo(sexual) + -phobia

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