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Word: Homophobia
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1960s: from homosexual+ -phobia
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌhɒməˈfəʊbɪə
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌhəʊməˈfəʊbɪə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
dislike of or prejudice against gay people
Short Definition:dislike of or prejudice against gay people
Examples:- the level of homophobia within sport continues to be a huge issue
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