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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Last week, the director was asked about his stance on Rowling’s very outspoken transphobia in an interview in Variety. James Factora, Them., 2 Sep. 2025 The Harry Potter author was accused of transphobia by trans rights advocates, but the claim was not properly challenged by BBC presenters, including Radio 4’s Evan Davis. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2025 Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles refuses to stand for transphobia, especially in sports. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 10 June 2025 But while friends and family of the teen mourned her premature death, anti-trans commentators on X turned Fosgate’s last posts into an whirlwind of transphobia — misgendering her, mocking her, and celebrating her family’s loss. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 31 May 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 6 Sep. 2025.

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