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transphobia

1 antonym for transphobia — opposites grouped by meaning.

Noun — Hatred, fear or prejudice directed at transgender and transsexual people, or at transness in general.

Antonyms

transphilia

How to use transphobia

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combat transphobia internalised transphobia acts of transphobia face transphobia

Used in serious, sensitive discussion of social and political issues rather than casual conversation.

Etymology

Transphobia is formed from the prefix trans-, referring to transgender identity, combined with the suffix -phobia, denoting fear or hatred.

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Frequently asked questions

What does transphobia mean?
It means hatred, fear or prejudice against transgender and transsexual people, or against transness generally.
What is the opposite of transphobia?
The listed opposite is transphilia.
Is transphobia the same as homophobia?
No. Transphobia targets transgender people specifically, while homophobia targets people based on sexual orientation; the two are considered coordinate, related terms.

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