homophobia

ho·mo·pho·bi·a

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Definitions of homophobia word

noun homophobia unreasoning fear of or antipathy toward homosexuals and homosexuality. 1
noun homophobia An extreme and irrational aversion to homosexuality and homosexual people. 1
noun homophobia hostility to gay people 1
uncountable noun homophobia Homophobia is a strong and unreasonable dislike of homosexual people, especially homosexual men. 0
noun homophobia intense hatred or fear of homosexuals or homosexuality 0
noun homophobia irrational hatred or fear of homosexuals or homosexuality 0

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60; homo(sexual) + -phobia

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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