aphobe

Definitions

A person who fears or has a negative perception of asexual and/or aromantic people.

neologism

Examples

“Aphobes argue⟳ that 'cishet aces', by which they mean⟳ 'cisgender heteromantic asexuals', 'cisgender aromantic heterosexuals' and 'cisgender aromantic asexuals', are not part of the queer community because they are 'straight passing'.”

“I just want⟳ you to know⟳ that you are doing a great thing for the community, you are being so brave and I'm so proud our community has someone like⟳ you to represent⟳ us and prove⟳ aphobes wrong.”

“Whatever misconceptions people throw⟳ at you, be armed with education and words of affirmation. Don't let⟳ the aphobes get⟳ you down.”

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