homophobia

noun

UK/ˌhəʊ.məˈfəʊ.bi.ə/
US/ˌhoʊ.məˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Definitions of homophobia noun

  1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    Prejudice, discrimination, or fear directed at individuals who are gay or queer, stemming from a dislike of those who do not conform to traditional gender or sexuality norms.

    對同性戀的恐懼或厭惡

    • Her aunt's homophobia made it challenging for her to be open about her sexual orientation at family gatherings.

      她阿姨的恐同態度讓她在家庭聚會中很難公開自己的性取向。

    • Critics accused the comedian of both homophobia and sexism due to the shocking nature of his new material.

      評論家指責這位喜劇演員的新作品既恐同又性別歧視。

    • I had to confront my own internalized homophobia, which made me believe I should be ashamed of being queer.

      我不得不面對自己內在的恐同心理,它讓我認為應該為自己是酷兒而感到羞恥。