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.”

noun

Someone who is prejudiced against gay people or the LGBTQ community.

"The comedian was criticized for jokes that came across as written by a homophobe."

"He lost friends after his homophobe comments went public online."

How to use homophobe

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person who holds prejudiced or hostile views toward gay or LGBTQ people.

Common pairings

called a homophobe outed as a homophobe

Word forms

homophobes plural, homophobes plural

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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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Frequently asked questions

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.