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antigay

antigay

8.4
A person who hates or treats gay people unfairly and opposes their rights
  • noun
  • /ˌæntiˈɡeɪ/
  • Slur
: homófobo
  • The documentary highlighted the life of a well-known antigay figure and the consequences of their beliefs.

Examples

  • Many antigay groups are active in the region.

  • The politician was criticized for his antigay statements during the campaign.

  • Activists protested against the antigay policies introduced by the local government.

  • She refused to associate with anyone known to be antigay in her community.

  • The antigay rhetoric in the speech was shocking.

  • The antigay rhetoric in the politician's speech caused an uproar among LGBTQ+ activists.

  • Many people believe that those with antigay views negatively impact the fight for equality.

Synonyms

homophobe
vsantigay
  • Offensive
21 7.9

A person who hates or treats gay people unfairly

opposes rights and equality for homosexual people rather than just personal dislike
heterosexist
vsantigay
  • Offensive
1 8.9

A person who treats heterosexual people as better than others

opposes rights and equality of homosexual people rather than only favoring heterosexuals

How Opposed

homophobe
  • Offensive
21 7.9
antigay
  • Slur
8.4
opponent
1 3.4
fence-sitter
  • Informal
3 6.8
supporter
810 1.0

Surface Forms

antigay singular
antigays plural

Morphology

antigay = antigay (transparent) = anti + gay

The noun is a straightforward conversion from the adjective, with the same form and an easily recoverable reference to an antigay person.

Etymology

Antigay comes from anti- 'against' and gay 'homosexual', and it can be used as a label for a person. An antigay is someone who opposes gay people or their rights.