Monday, October 3, 2011

Neologism: Homophobia



Homophobia
 is a term used to refer to a range of negative attitudes and feelings towards lesbian, gay and in some cases bisexual, transgender people and behavior.

The term homophobia was formed like the names for many other phobias (e.g. arachnophobia) from homoios (όμοιος, greek for same) and phobia (φοβία, greek for irrational fear') . ( Source : wikipedia.com)

Word formation process: Blending ( Homosexual,phobia - Homophobia)

Sentence: His homophobia makes him get sick sometimes. 

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