homophobia
noun
ho·mo·pho·bia
ˌhō-mə-ˈfō-bē-ə 
: discrimination against, aversion to, or fear of homosexuality or gay people compare transphobia
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Greek inclusion growing Although fraternities and sororities have a history of homophobia, Greek life today is more diverse and inclusive than ever, observes Douglas N. Case, former coordinator of fraternity and sorority life at San Diego State University and an initiate of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
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Matt Alderton, USA Today, 18 June 2025
As a result, viewers might begin to understand why the famed astronaut chose to avoid further scrutiny, and likely homophobia, because of her public-facing role as NASA’s poster girl.
—Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
The comment was in answer to how Friends, in its second resurgence in the streaming era, was receiving some criticism for some of its problematic elements, i.e. the lack of diversity, homophobia, sexism, etc.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 7 June 2025
Unfortunately, that’s not how many spectators seemed to see it; few decried the obvious homophobia in those bars.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
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Matt Alderton, USA Today, 18 June 2025
As a result, viewers might begin to understand why the famed astronaut chose to avoid further scrutiny, and likely homophobia, because of her public-facing role as NASA’s poster girl.
—Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
The comment was in answer to how Friends, in its second resurgence in the streaming era, was receiving some criticism for some of its problematic elements, i.e. the lack of diversity, homophobia, sexism, etc.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 7 June 2025
Unfortunately, that’s not how many spectators seemed to see it; few decried the obvious homophobia in those bars.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for homophobia
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“Homophobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homophobia. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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homophobia
noun
ho·mo·pho·bia
ˌhō-mə-ˈfō-bē-ə
: irrational fear or dislike of or prejudice against homosexuality or gay people
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