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homophobia
[hō′mōfō′bē·ə]
Etymology: Gk, homos, same, phobos, fear
fear of or prejudice against homosexuals.

homophobia
Psychology An irrationally negative attitude toward those with homosexual orientation, or toward becoming homosexual. See Closet, Gay-bashing, Heterosexism. Cf Gay, Homosexual, Phobia.


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Gay, lesbian and bisexual youth are more likely than their heterosexual counterparts to feel isolated, depressed, and suicidal, due in part to anti-gay harassment and bigotry.
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