homophobe

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Definition

Noun: A person who harbors, expresses, or exhibits hatred, prejudice, or an irrational fear of homosexual people or homosexuality.

Usage

The term is used to describe an individual whose attitudes or actions are characterized by homophobia. It is a strong, direct label typically applied in social, political, or psychological contexts. * The politician was widely criticized for being a homophobe after his discriminatory comments. * She argued that true equality requires challenging the views of every homophobe.

Advanced Usage
  • Institutional/Systemic Context: While typically referring to individuals, the concept can be extended to describe the attitudes embedded within systems or groups (e.g., "The policy was crafted by homophobes").
  • Psychological Framing: The term etymologically connects to an irrational "fear" (phobia), though in modern usage it more strongly connotes prejudice and hatred rather than a clinical phobia.
Variants and Related Words
  • Homophobia (noun): The irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against homosexuality or homosexual people.
    • The school implemented a program to combat homophobia.
  • Homophobic (adjective): Having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against homosexual people.
    • Homophobic laws are being repealed in many countries.
Synonyms
  • Bigot (specifically regarding sexual orientation)
  • Anti-gay person
  • Heterosexist (emphasizes the belief in the superiority of heterosexuality)
Antonyms
  • Ally (specifically an LGBTQ+ ally)
  • Advocate
  • Supporter
Noun
  1. a person who hates or fears homosexual people

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