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heterosexism

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(het′ər ō seks′iz′əm)

noun

discrimination against, insensitivity toward, or prejudicial stereotyping of, homosexuals by heterosexuals

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heterosexist adjective, noun

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noun

Discrimination or prejudice against lesbians or gay men by heterosexual people.

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hetˌer·o·sexˈist adjective & n.

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