Having or showing a dislike, fear, or prejudice against people who are attracted to the same sex.
From Greek 'homo-' meaning 'same' and 'phobos' meaning 'fear.' Coined in the 1960s to describe discrimination and prejudice against homosexual people.
The term 'homophobic' literally means 'fear of sameness,' but psychologists note it's rarely actual fear—it's more about prejudice and discomfort, making the word's origin somewhat misnamed.
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