homophobe

Definition

One who is prejudiced against homosexual people, or LGBTQ people in general; one who exhibits homophobia.

Etymology

Back-formation from homophobia, equivalent to homo- + -phobe (notice in Greek it would refer to a self-hater).

Example Sentences

• "That one can love another of the same gender, that is what the homophobe really cannot stand."
• "If you're against gay marriage, just be honest, put a scarlet 'H' on your shirt, and say, "I am a homophobe!""
• "To me, Ennis stands for the conservative side of America. He's the biggest homophobe in the whole movie — culturally and psychologically — but by the time he admits his feelings, it's too late."

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