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intersexism

intersexism noun: discrimination against people who are intersex.

Noun

intersexism (uncountable)

  1. Discrimination against people who are intersex.
    Synonyms:
    interphobia, intersexphobia, perisexism, endosexism, intrasexism

Synonyms of intersexism

Origin of intersexism

Blend of intersex + sexism.

Questions about intersexism

What does intersexism mean?
Intersexism means discrimination against people who are intersex.
What part of speech is intersexism?
Intersexism is a noun.

Words near intersexism in the dictionary

  1. intersetting
  2. intersex
  3. intersexed
  4. intersexes
  5. intersexing
  6. intersexism
  7. intersexness
  8. intersexphobia
  9. intersexphobic
  10. intersexual
  11. intersexualism

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