antigay
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8.1
Hate or unfair treatment that people show toward gay people
- noun
- /ˌæntiˈɡeɪ/
- Slur
:
homofobia
- Parents are increasingly concerned about antigay bullying in schools and its impact on children.
Examples
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Neither made the final round, and their loss sparked editorials charging antigay and antimale bias.
Academic text (2005) -
Even in a rural county, antigay discrimination is no longer considered acceptable, and jurors don't need PhDs to recognize bias and pseudoscience when they hear it.
Blog text (17) -
The rise in antigay incidents at local events has alarmed many community leaders.
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Activists are fighting against antigay discrimination to promote equality for all individuals.
Synonyms
34
6.7
A strong fear or dislike of gay people
is focused on hostile actions and discrimination rather than inner fear
1
7.5
A negative feeling or belief about gay and lesbian people
is aimed at hostile acts and discrimination rather than private attitudes
Antonyms
How Hostile
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Antigay combines anti- 'against' (like in antisocial) and gay 'homosexual'. It can mean the hostility or unfair treatment directed at gay people, so 'antigay' refers to actions or feelings that are against them.