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istaphobe

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈɪstəˌfəʊb/
  • General-American: /ˈɪstəˌfoʊb/

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noun

Meaning 1

A catch-all combination of pejorative terms ending in ist or -phobe (such as racist or homophobe), perceived as being used to silence and discredit opposing viewpoints in discussions of social justice issues.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, sarcastic

Examples

  • Nowadays saying anything online will get you called some sort of istaphobe.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Compound of -ist + -a- + -phobe.