homophobe

[ hoh-muh-fohb ]

noun

1. a person who hates, fears, or scorns gay people or gay sexual orientation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of homophobe¹

First recorded in 1970–75; homo(sexual) + -phobe

Example Sentences

Her words contrast with those of Labour London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who called Trump "racist", "sexist" and a "homophobe" in an interview in May and urged his party to "call him out".

From BBC

In the beginning of the film, a few blocks from this sanctuary, he’s brutalized by a thuggish homophobe with neck tattoos.

From New York Times

Among the signs’ slogans were “Ban Bridget, not books” and “Real women aren’t homophobes.”

From Washington Times

After all, he had once proudly called himself Virginia’s “chief homophobe.”

From Seattle Times

Senior government ministers have proposed a litany of steps critics view as undemocratic, including increased gender segregation in public spaces and giving an outspoken homophobe control over some educational content.

From Seattle Times