homophobia
noun/ˌhoʊməˈfoʊbiə/
Frequency rank: #9,154 most common English word
Meaning
an irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against gay or lesbian people.
Example sentence
The school launched a campaign to address homophobia and protect students who felt unsafe.
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