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Definitions by The Original Etymologist

Homophilia 

A heterosexual person's obsessive fascination with all things homosexual.
John was not gay, but his homophilia caused him to be a militant supporter of the gay lifestyle.

Homophile 

A heterosexual person who has an obsessive fascination with all things homosexual.
Spectators at the gay pride parade included not only the local gay community but hundreds of homophiles as well.