homophobic
adjective/ˌhoʊməˈfoʊbɪk/
Frequency rank: #7,657 most common English word
Meaning
having or showing a strong dislike or prejudice against gay or lesbian people.
Example sentence
Some students felt uncomfortable when a classmate made homophobic remarks during the discussion.
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