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Definition of homophobia noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

homophobia

noun
 
/ˌhəʊməˈfəʊbiə/,
 
/ˌhɒməˈfəʊbiə/
 
/ˌhəʊməˈfəʊbiə/
 [uncountable] (disapproving)
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  1. dislike or unfair treatment of gay people
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    Word Origin1960s: from homosexual + -phobia (see phobia).
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