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Definition of homophobia

homophobia

/ˌhoʊ.məˈfoʊ.bi.ə/
ho · mo · pho · bi · a
Adverb:homophobically
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Plural:homophobias
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Adjective:homophobic
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• noun

1

Dislike of, prejudice against, or discrimination toward homosexual people.

Example

"The organization launched a nationwide campaign to combat homophobia in schools and workplaces."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although the suffix '-phobia' literally denotes a clinical fear, 'homophobia' in standard usage refers more broadly to prejudice, antipathy, and systemic discrimination against homosexual people rather than a medical phobia.

• Rhymes for homophobia

• Nearby Words

homograph
homonym
homophobe
homophobia
homophobic
homophone
homophonous

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1960s by American psychologist George Weinberg, blending 'homosexual' with the Greek-derived suffix '-phobia' (from 'phobos', meaning 'fear').

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