Heterosexist

noun

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Noun

1
A homophobic heterosexual person.

Synonyms

antifaggot homophobe homophobe

Example

"The idea that sex must involve penetration is phallocentric and heterosexist."

Etymology

From heterosex(ual) + -ist; modelled on sexist.

Related phrases

anti-heterosexist

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