noun
heterosexism
Heterosexism (noun) means the assumption that everyone is heterosexual unless shown otherwise.
noun
1
The assumption that everyone is heterosexual unless shown otherwise.
2
Unfair treatment or bias that favours heterosexual people over others.
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Etymology
Formed from heterosex(ual) and -ism, modelled on sexism.
Rhymes for heterosexism
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What is the meaning of heterosexism?
"heterosexism" (noun) means the assumption that everyone is heterosexual unless shown otherwise.
What are the different meanings of heterosexism?
"heterosexism" has 2 main meanings: 1. The assumption that everyone is heterosexual unless shown otherwise; 2. Unfair treatment or bias that favours heterosexual people over others.
