English Explanatory Dictionary

heterosexism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The assumption made when relating to others that everyone is heterosexual.
  2. Discrimination or prejudice in favor of heterosexuals.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-heterosexism.wav

Word forms

heterosexism heterosexisms

Etymology

From heterosex(ual) + -ism; modelled on sexism.

Related words

heterosexist heteronormative
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