transphobia

noun

trans·​pho·​bia ˌtran(t)s-ˈfō-bē-ə How to pronounce transphobia (audio)
ˌtranz-
: discrimination against, aversion to, or fear of transgender people
Homophobia and transphobia are still major issues among LGBTQ youth, who are at higher risk for verbal harassment by classmates …Erica Lenti
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The rebrand received scorching criticism online, which often spilled into homophobia and transphobia. Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 3 Dec. 2024 Instead, the Jamaica in which Millie Black works has a very dark side that lays bare the country’s homophobia and transphobia, while also exposing the crippling poverty for some that breeds desperation Lawrance rightfully ties to both slavery and colonialism. Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024 Spain's governing party intends to ban transgender women from competing in female sports, sparking accusations of transphobia. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024 Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s Cabinet and White House staff picks are already shaping up to be a smorgasbord of right-wing transphobia, from Matt Gaetz to Elon Musk. Abby Monteil, Them, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for transphobia 

Word History

Etymology

trans entry 1 + -phobia

First Known Use

1992, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of transphobia was in 1992

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“Transphobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transphobia. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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