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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
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transphobic \ ˌtran(t)s-ˈfō-bik , ˌtranz- \ adjective
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