homophobia
pronunciation
How to pronounce homophobia in British English:
UK [ˌhɒməˈfəʊbiə]
How to pronounce homophobia in American English:
US [ˌhoʊməˈfoʊbiə]
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- Noun:
- prejudice against (fear or dislike of) homosexual people and homosexuality
Word Origin
Example
- 1. Are activists making inroads against homophobia in eastern europe ?
- 2. Homophobia is commonly defined as hatred or fear of homosexuals .
- 3. Homophobia is most often based on fear and ignorance .
- 4. The federal supreme court ruled in 1996 that any laws motivated by homophobia ( or other bigotry ) are unconstitutional .
- 5. This recognition of alan 's status as one of britain 's most famous victims of homophobia is another step towards equality and long overdue .