heterosexism
Plural: heterosexisms
Noun
- discrimination in favor of heterosexual and against homosexual people
- The assumption made when relating to others that everyone is heterosexual.
- Discrimination or prejudice in favor of heterosexuals.
Origin / Etymology
From heterosex(ual) + -ism; modelled on sexism.
Scrabble Score: 24
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Words With Friends Score: 24
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