: having or showing discrimination against, aversion to, or fear of transgender people
If you go out of your way to intentionally misgender someone, however, that is transphobic. Catherine Caruso

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The frequent inclusion of what has been called homophobic, racist and transphobic comments did not help their popularity. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025 Rowling is also executive-producing the series, which has stirred significant controversy due to her persistent transphobic comments. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 25 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

trans- + -phobic, after transphobia

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of transphobic was in 1993

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“Transphobic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transphobic. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.

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