queerphobia en · NOUN
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Etymology
From queer + -phobia, by analogy with transphobia. Attested as queer-phobia since at least 1998, and as queerphobia since at least 2000.
Meanings
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(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:
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| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| queer-phobia | alternative | lexicographic |
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Translations (2)
de Queerfeindlichkeit (fear or hatred of queer people) · fr queerphobie (fear or hatred of queer people)