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heterosexism

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het·er·o·sex·ism  (ht-r-skszm)
n.
Discrimination or prejudice against lesbians or gay men by heterosexual people.
heter·o·sexist adj. & n.
heterosexism [ˌhɛtərəʊˈsɛkˌsɪzəm]
n
(Sociology) discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, practised by heterosexuals against homosexuals
heterosexist  adj & n
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Noun1.heterosexism - discrimination in favor of heterosexual and against homosexual people
discrimination, favoritism, favouritism - unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
Translations
heterosexism
n → Heterosexismus m


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