queerphobia

English

Alternative forms

• queer-phobia

Etymology

From queer +‎ -phobia, by analogy with transphobia. Attested as queer-phobia since at least 1998, and as queerphobia since at least 2000.

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Noun

queerphobia (uncountable)

1. (uncommon) Fear or hatred of queer people. (Compare homophobia.)
   • 1999, K. K. Kumashiro, “Supplementing normalcy and otherness: Queer Asian American men reflect on stereotypes, identity, and oppression”, in International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, 12(5), 491-508:

     Michael's experiences pointed to a form of heteronormativity/queerphobia, unique to Asian American communities, which supplemented the heteronormativity/queerphobia in mainstream society.

Synonyms

• queerantagonism

Hyponyms

• gayphobia
• homophobia

Related terms

• queerphobic

Translations

fear or hatred of queer people

French: queerphobie (fr) German: Queerfeindlichkeit f