noun
homophobe
HOH-muh-fohb
Homophobe (noun) means someone who is prejudiced against gay people or the LGBTQ community. Example: “The comedian was criticized for jokes that came across as written by a homophobe.”
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Someone who is prejudiced against gay people or the LGBTQ community.
"To me, Ennis stands for the conservative side of America. He's the biggest homophobe in the whole movie — culturally and psychologically — but by the time he admits his feelings, it's too late."
— Robert Ordona, Brokeback Mountain (2006)
"Narrators demonstrated resistance coping techniques through direct confrontation with aggressors, such as racists, sexists, homophobes, elitists, and misogynoirists."
— LeAnna T. Luney (2022)
"The comedian was criticized for jokes that came across as written by a homophobe."
"He lost friends after his homophobe comments went public online."
"If you're against gay marriage, just be honest, put a scarlet 'H' on your shirt, and say, "I am a homophobe!""
— Henry Rollins, Talk Is Cheap (2001)
How to use homophobe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who holds prejudiced or hostile views toward gay or LGBTQ people.
Common pairings
called a homophobe
outed as a homophobe
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Word forms
- Plural
- homophobes
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Etymology
Formed by working backward from "homophobia" — homo- ("same") + -phobe ("one who fears/hates").
Rhymes for homophobe
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What does “homophobe” mean?
The word “homophobe” means someone who is prejudiced against gay people or the LGBTQ community. In plain terms, a person who holds prejudiced or hostile views toward gay or LGBTQ people.
How do you pronounce “homophobe”?
“Homophobe” is pronounced HOH-muh-fohb (/ˈhoʊ.məˌfoʊb/ in IPA).
How do you use “homophobe” in a sentence?
Here is “homophobe” used in a sentence: “The comedian was criticized for jokes that came across as written by a homophobe.”
What part of speech is “homophobe”?
“Homophobe” is a noun.
