homophobe

noun

ho·​mo·​phobe ˈhō-mə-ˌfōb How to pronounce homophobe (audio)
: a person characterized by homophobia

Examples of homophobe in a Sentence

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In 2023, racists, sexists, antisemites, homophobes and transphobes were similarly more likely to believe violence was justified to advance political objectives. James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024 Jesse Tyler Ferguson says Modern Family role 'protected' him from homophobes once he was recognized Ferguson's anecdote came after Park shared her own faux pas involving oysters while working in the French capital. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2024 Someone has to stand up for LGBTQ rights against homophobes and the like. Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 22 June 2024 Gustavo Arellano: How a homophobe repented and became an imperfect LGBTQ+ ally. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for homophobe 

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of homophobe was in 1964

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“Homophobe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homophobe. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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