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Noun Fear Homophobia  Irrational Aversion Discrimination Homosexuality Homosexuals

Title homophobia
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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
ho·mo·pho·bia

 \\ˌhō-mə-ˈfō-bē-ə\\ noun
 DATE  1969
: irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against homosexuality or homosexuals
• ho·mo·pho·bic 
 \\-ˈfō-bik\\ adjective
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7
homophobia
homo·pho·bia 7hCmE5fEubiE7hEum-NAmE 7houmE5fou- / noun[U]
   a strong dislike and fear of 
homosexual
 people
   对同性恋者的厌恶和恐惧
 homo·pho·bic adj.
Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged
ho·mo·phobia
\"ˌ\ noun
Etymology: hom- (herein) + phobia
: irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against homosexuality or homosexuals
• ho·mo·phobic \"ˌ\ adjective

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