Definitions by WombatAscension
homophobia
SHOULD mean:
1. fear of things that are the same
if you look at the basic meanings of its Greek roots:
Homo=same
Phobos=fear
but in everyday usage means:
2. fear of homosexuals
Or, possibly:
3. condition where one person has the same fears as someone else
1. fear of things that are the same
if you look at the basic meanings of its Greek roots:
Homo=same
Phobos=fear
but in everyday usage means:
2. fear of homosexuals
Or, possibly:
3. condition where one person has the same fears as someone else
1. With his homophobia, he can't look at a bunch of paperclips or go to a prep school without freaking out.
2. My homophobia restricts me from watching most home improvement TV shows.
3. We're both claustrophobic, making us homophobic as well.
2. My homophobia restricts me from watching most home improvement TV shows.
3. We're both claustrophobic, making us homophobic as well.
homophobia by WombatAscension June 13, 2004