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transphobia

transphobia
Noun

This term describes a specific form of prejudice that manifests as a range of negative attitudes, from subtle social exclusion to systemic violence. It is frequently used in sociological, legal, and human rights contexts to describe the structural barriers faced by transgender individuals.

As an abstract noun representing a collective social phenomenon or a psychological state, the word is uncountable. It does not have a plural form and is typically modified by adjectives such as "systemic," "internalized," or "overt" rather than by numeric quantifiers.

Meanings

Nountransphobia

The fear, hatred, distrust, or prejudice directed toward transgender or gender-nonconforming people.

The activists worked tirelessly to combat transphobia in the healthcare system.

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