Heterosexism Definition
hĕtə-rō-sĕksĭzəm
noun
Discrimination against, insensitivity toward, or prejudicial stereotyping of, homosexuals by heterosexuals.
Webster's New World
The assumption made when relating to others that everyone is heterosexual.
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Other Word Forms of Heterosexism
Noun
Singular:
heterosexism
Plural:
heterosexismsOrigin of Heterosexism
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From heterosex(ual) and -ism; modelled on sexism.
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