adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to the practices and institutions that privilege or value heterosexuality, heterosexual relationships, and traditional gender roles as fundamental and "natural" within society.

   "Much of the language used when discussing wedding planning is heteronormative, which can alienate homosexual couples."

Synonyms

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cisnormative

Antonyms

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homonormativenonheteronormative

Example

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"The heteronormative propaganda made me uncomfortable."

Etymology

From hetero- + normative.

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