: discrimination against, aversion to, or fear of homosexuality or gay people compare transphobia

Examples of homophobia in a Sentence

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Transferring that depth to television, particularly to predominantly Black characters in a Caribbean country, especially one as fabled as Jamaica, to confront the tyranny of homophobia while also sustaining a conversation with the U.K. about its tainted legacy of colonialism, is bold and visionary. Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025 Behrens is not the first person accused of homophobia resulting in backlash, sanctions or discipline in the world of soccer. Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 12 Oct. 2024 It was filled with misogyny, homophobia and glorifications of violence. Jon Hochschartner, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024 In Henderson’s case, playing the Dahl sister who (accurately enough) perceives homophobia around every corner, there’s a question of elevation. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for homophobia 

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of homophobia was in 1964

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“Homophobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homophobia. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

homophobia

noun
: irrational fear or dislike of or prejudice against homosexuality or gay people
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