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queerphobia en · NOUN

Pronunciation

Etymology

From queer + -phobia, by analogy with transphobia. Attested as queer-phobia since at least 1998, and as queerphobia since at least 2000.

Meanings

  1. (uncommon, uncountable) Fear or hatred of queer people. (Compare homophobia.)
    • Michael's experiences pointed to a form of heteronormativity/queerphobia, unique to Asian American communities, which supplemented the heteronormativity/queerphobia in mainstream society. 1999, K. K. Kumashiro, “Supplementing normalcy and otherness: Queer Asian American men reflect on stereotypes, identity, and oppression”, in International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, 12(5), 491-508:

Forms

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queer-phobia alternative lexicographic

Hyponyms

gayphobia · homophobia

Relateds

queerphobe · queerphobic

Synonyms

queerantagonism

Translations (2)

de Queerfeindlichkeit (fear or hatred of queer people) · fr queerphobie (fear or hatred of queer people)