intersexphobic

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adjective

Relating to, characteristic of, or exhibiting intersexphobia.

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Meanings

adjectiveintersexphobic (comparative more intersexphobic, superlative most intersexphobic)

comparative more intersexphobic · superlative most intersexphobic

  1. Relating to, characteristic of, or exhibiting intersexphobia.

    There is an urgent need to unpack the sexism underpinning these transphobic and intersexphobic views of sport; […]

    2016, Heather Sykes, Christopher Smith, “Trans*, Intersex, and Cisgender Issues in Physical Education and Sport”, in Daniel B. Robinson, Lynn Randall, editors, Social Justice in Physical Education: Critical Reflections and Pedagogies for Change, Canadian Scholars’ Press, →ISBN, page 285
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    Sometimes participants can say or do things that reflect or highlight their heteronormative, gender[-]normative, or intersexphobic beliefs.

    2017, Terence Humphreys, “Down The Rabbit Hole: Learning New Perspectives Around Diverse Genders, Sexes, and Sexualities”, in Jeffrey Lynn Sapp, William DeJean, editors, Dear Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Teacher: Letters of Advice to Help You Find Your Way, IAP, →ISBN, page 191

    Use language that is informed, positive, affirming and supportive when referring to people born with intersex variations, challenging any language that is intersexphobic and accurately educating students about the human body.

    2021, Annette Brömdal, “Towards a whole-school approach for sexuality education in supporting and upholding the rights and health of students with intersex variations”, in Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, volume 21, number 5

    Synonyms: interphobic

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveRelating to, characteristic of, or exhibiting intersexphobia.

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Origin

Translations

French intersexophobe
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APA

intersexphobic. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/intersexphobic

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