noun
biphobia
BY-foh-bee-uh
Biphobia (noun) means Hostility or prejudice directed at bisexual people. Example: “The charity runs workshops to help schools tackle biphobia.”
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Hostility or prejudice directed at bisexual people.
"The charity runs workshops to help schools tackle biphobia."
"She said biphobia made her reluctant to come out at work."
"The report looked at biphobia alongside other forms of prejudice."
How to use biphobia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPrejudice against people who are bisexual.
When to use it
Biphobia is a serious term used in discussions of prejudice and discrimination, not a casual or joking word.
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Note the related adjective is biphobic and the related person-noun is biphobe.
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Common pairings
face biphobia
tackle biphobia
experience biphobia
biphobia and discrimination
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Etymology
Formed within English by joining the prefix bi- to the suffix -phobia.
Rhymes for biphobia
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What does biphobia mean?
Biphobia refers to hostility or prejudice aimed at bisexual people.
Is biphobia the same as homophobia?
No, they are related but distinct terms. Homophobia targets gay and lesbian people, while biphobia specifically targets bisexual people.
What is a biphobic person called?
Someone who shows biphobia can be described as biphobic, and the related noun for such a person is biphobe.
What is the meaning of biphobia?
"biphobia" (noun) means hostility or prejudice directed at bisexual people.
