Homophobia: meaning, definitions and examples

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homophobia

 

[ หŒhoสŠmoสŠหˆfoสŠbษชษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social issue

Homophobia refers to the irrational fear or aversion to individuals who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. It can manifest in various forms, including prejudice, discrimination, and violence against these individuals. Homophobia is rooted in cultural, societal, and personal beliefs and is often reinforced by stereotypes and misinformation. Combating homophobia requires education, awareness, and advocacy for equal rights and acceptance.

Synonyms

LGBT prejudice, anti-LGBTQ sentiment, sexual orientation bias

Examples of usage

  • Many organizations work to combat homophobia in schools.
  • His homophobia was evident in his comments about the parade.
  • Legislation aimed at reducing homophobia is crucial for societal progress.

Translations

Translations of the word "homophobia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น homofobia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคฒเฅˆเค‚เค—เคฟเค•เคคเคพ เคตเคฟเคฐเฅ‹เคงเฅ€ เคญเคพเคตเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Homophobie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ homofobia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะผะพั„ะพะฑั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ homofobia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ›ใƒขใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒ“ใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท homophobie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ homofobia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท homofobi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋™์„ฑ์•  ํ˜์˜ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู‡ุงุจ ุงู„ู…ุซู„ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ homofobie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ homofรณbia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒๆ€งๆ‹ๆๆƒง็—‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ homofobija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรณmรณfรณbรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะพะผะพั„ะพะฑะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒ›แƒแƒคแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ homofobiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ homofobia

Etymology

The term 'homophobia' was coined in the 1960s by psychiatrist George Weinberg to describe the negative attitudes and irrational fears surrounding homosexuality. The prefix 'homo-' comes from the Greek word 'homos,' meaning 'same', while '-phobia' originates from the Greek word 'phobos,' meaning 'fear.' This term gained traction during the gay rights movement in the 1970s and has since been used to explain not just personal prejudice but systemic discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ individuals. As societal understanding of gender identity and sexual orientation evolved, the concept of homophobia was expanded to encompass a broader range of negative attitudes, behaviors, and policies that target people based on their LGBTQ+ identities. Today, discussions around homophobia often intersect with topics of intersectionality, highlighting how racism, sexism, and other forms of discrimination can compound the experiences of marginalized groups.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,927, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.