heteronormative

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to the practices and institutions that privilege or value heterosexuality, heterosexual relationships, and traditional gender roles as fundamental and "natural" within society.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛt.ɚ.oʊˌnɔɹ.mə.tɪv/ /ˌhɛt.ɚ.oʊˈnɔɹ.mə.tɪv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-heteronormative.wav

Word forms

heteronormative more heteronormative most heteronormative

Etymology

From hetero- + normative.

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