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Definition of transphobe

transphobe

/ˈtrænz.foʊb/
trans · phobe
Adverb:transphobically
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Plural:transphobes
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Adjective:transphobic
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• noun

1

A person who has or expresses strong prejudice, hostility, aversion, or discrimination toward transgender people.

Example

"The organization implemented strict anti-harassment policies to ensure that no employee would be mistreated by a transphobe in the workplace."

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• Nearby Words

transparent
transparently
transperson
transphobe
transphobia
transphobic
transpire

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century as a back-formation from "transphobia," combining "trans-" (short for transgender) and the Greek suffix "-phobe" (from phobos, meaning fear or aversion), modeled directly on "homophobe."

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