trans·pho·bia
| \ ˌtran(t)s-ˈfō-bē-ə
, ˌtranz- \
, ˌtranz- \
Definition of transphobia
: irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against transgender people
Homophobia and transphobia are still major issues among LGBTQ youth, who are at higher risk for verbal harassment by classmates …— Erica Lenti
— compare homophobia
Other Words from transphobia
transphobic
\
ˌtran(t)s-ˈfō-bik
, ˌtranz-
\
adjective
, ˌtranz-
\
adjective
transphobic views
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“Transphobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transphobia. Accessed 16 May. 2022.
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