heterosexism

noun het·ero·sex·ism \ˌhe-tə-rō-ˈsek-si-zəm\

Definition of HETEROSEXISM

: discrimination or prejudice by heterosexuals against homosexuals

— het·ero·sex·ist \-ˈsek-sist\ adjective

1972

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