What does "cisphobia" mean?

Fear or hatred of cissexuality or cisgenderism, or of cis individuals.

What is a synonym for "cisphobia"?

Common synonyms include: heterophobia, homophobia, transphobia.

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Fear or hatred of cissexuality or cisgenderism, or of cis individuals. uncountable
"One could then speak of 'cisphobia' or 'heterophobia', claiming adequate protection for cisgender and straight persons."

"One could then speak of 'cisphobia' or 'heterophobia', claiming adequate protection for cisgender and straight persons."

From cis- + -phobia or cis + -phobia.

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