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omofobo

homophobic

adjective oh-moh-FOH-boh Rare

Origin: From Greek homos (same) + phobos (fear)

Usage Note

Omofobo functions as both adjective and noun — 'un omofobo' (a homophobe). It follows regular -o/-a/-i/-e agreement. The noun omofobia entered Italian discourse especially during debates over the proposed legge contro l'omofobia (anti-homophobia law).

Examples

"Ha fatto commenti omofobici davanti a tutti."

Natural Translation

He made homophobic comments in front of everyone.

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