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
compare homophobia

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After the Bud Light ad campaign ran and online controversy began, Bryan posted on X condemning transphobia. Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025 How is transmaxxing being used to perpetuate transphobia? Quispe López, Them., 19 Sep. 2025 Or perhaps the speaker could recognize that a cousin at the table may be closeted, and take it upon themselves to model how to push back against transphobia. Lee Bebout, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2025 Rowling has been criticized in recent years for her transphobia, as she’s been outspoken on social media against the trans rights movement. Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025 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 8 Oct. 2025.

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