noun
Uncommon
homophobia
hoh-muh-FOH-bee-uh
Homophobia (noun) means Prejudice, fear, or hostility directed at gay people or the LGBTQ community. Example: “The charity runs workshops in schools to tackle homophobia.”
noun
1
Prejudice, fear, or hostility directed at gay people or the LGBTQ community.
"The charity runs workshops in schools to tackle homophobia."
"Homophobia in the workplace can take the form of jokes as well as outright discrimination."
How to use homophobia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPrejudice or hatred aimed at gay or LGBTQ people.
Common pairings
tackle homophobia
institutional homophobia
internalized homophobia
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Etymology
From Greek homo- ("same") + -phobia ("fear"), coined in the 20th century to describe hostility toward homosexuality.
Class of 1900
homophobia joined the language around 1900.
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Rhymes for homophobia
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What does “homophobia” mean?
The word “homophobia” means prejudice, fear, or hostility directed at gay people or the LGBTQ community. In plain terms, prejudice or hatred aimed at gay or LGBTQ people.
How do you pronounce “homophobia”?
“Homophobia” is pronounced hoh-muh-FOH-bee-uh (/ˌhoʊ.məˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “homophobia” in a sentence?
Here is “homophobia” used in a sentence: “The charity runs workshops in schools to tackle homophobia.”
What part of speech is “homophobia”?
“Homophobia” is a noun.
Where does the word “homophobia” come from?
The word “homophobia” dates back to around 1900 and comes from Greek. From Greek homo- ("same") + -phobia ("fear"), coined in the 20th century to describe hostility toward homosexuality.
Is “homophobia” a common word?
“Homophobia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
