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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The different, but at times overlapping, vulnerabilities of these groups are created by choices made in our political and criminal justice processes, and by cultural attitudes and prejudices more generally, such as homophobia and misogyny.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 June 2026
Every Horror Film Spoofed in the New Scary Movie The new Scary Movie is laden with both deeply specific references and early-aughts homophobia.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 5 June 2026
Inspired by This Is Spinal Tap, Cundieff makes quick work of lambasting the casual misogyny and homophobia ingrained in hardcore rap, but also of the media scolds unable to parse the message of the music.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
As secret same-sex love stories all too often do, Aaron’s love for Xavier, and Xavier’s one-man campaign to mitigate Hollywood’s homophobia, come to a tragic and suspicious end.
—Meredith Maran, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 June 2026
Every Horror Film Spoofed in the New Scary Movie The new Scary Movie is laden with both deeply specific references and early-aughts homophobia.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 5 June 2026
Inspired by This Is Spinal Tap, Cundieff makes quick work of lambasting the casual misogyny and homophobia ingrained in hardcore rap, but also of the media scolds unable to parse the message of the music.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
As secret same-sex love stories all too often do, Aaron’s love for Xavier, and Xavier’s one-man campaign to mitigate Hollywood’s homophobia, come to a tragic and suspicious end.
—Meredith Maran, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
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 15 Jun. 2026.
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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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