homophobia

homophobia [hoh-muh-foh-bee-uh] ExamplesWord Origin noun

1. unreasoning fear of or antipathy toward homosexuals and homosexuality.

Origin of homophobia First recorded in 1955–60; homo(sexual) + -phobia Related formsho·mo·pho·bic, adjective Examples from the Web for homophobia Contemporary Examples of homophobia

Homophobia and fear of, like you said, the “other,” really stems from a fear of the unknown.

John Lithgow on the Sundance Film ‘Love Is Strange’ and Gay Rights in Utah

Marlow Stern

January 20, 2014

Homophobia and bigotry are unfortunately nothing new in the realm of politics.

Stop the Gay-Bashing, GOP

Meghan McCain

October 14, 2010

Homophobia is rooted elsewhere, but comes with a theological sanction.

The Christian Anti-Gay Campaign

James Carroll

January 11, 2010

British Dictionary definitions for homophobia homophobia noun

1. intense hatred or fear of homosexuals or homosexuality

Derived Formshomophobe, nounhomophobic, adjectiveWord Origin for homophobia C20: from homo (sexual) + -phobia