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homophobia
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ho·mo·pho·bi·a  (hm-fb-)
n.
1. Fear of or contempt for lesbians and gay men.
2. Behavior based on such a feeling.
[homo(sexual) + -phobia.]
homo·phobe n.
homo·phobic adj.
homophobia [ˌhəʊməʊˈfəʊbɪə]
n
(Psychology) intense hatred or fear of homosexuals or homosexuality
[from homo(sexual) + -phobia]
homophobe  n
homophobic  adj
homophobia
fear of or apprension about homosexuality.
See also: Homosexuality
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.homophobia - prejudice against (fear or dislike of) homosexual people and homosexuality
bias, prejudice, preconception - a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
Translations
homophobia [ˈhɒməʊˈfəʊbɪə] N → homofobia f
homophobia [ˌhɒməˈfəʊbiə] n → homophobie f
homophobia
n → Homophobie f
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