English Explanatory Dictionary

heterosexualism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Discrimination against non-heterosexual people on the basis of their sexual orientation.
  2. The state or existence of heterosexuality, including the traditional gender roles that accompany it.
  3. Synonym of heterosexuality.

Word forms

heterosexualism

Etymology

From heterosexual + -ism.

Synonyms

heterosexism heterosexuality
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