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Definition of homophobe

homophobe

/ˈhoʊ.mə.foʊb/
ho · mo · phobe
Adverb:homophobically
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Plural:homophobes
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Adjective:homophobic
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homophobe Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who has a strong dislike, prejudice, or aversion toward homosexual people.

Example

"The organization's anti-harassment policies strictly prohibit discrimination or derogatory remarks made by a homophobe in the workplace."

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• Rhymes for homophobe

• Nearby Words

homogenize
homograph
homonym
homophobe
homophobia
homophobic
homophone

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1960s as a back-formation from 'homophobia', combining the shortened prefix 'homo-' (from 'homosexual') with the suffix '-phobe' (from Ancient Greek 'phobos', meaning fear or aversion).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Homophobe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/homophobe
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