Why "homophobia" and not "sexualism" or similar?

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00:00 Why &Quot;Homophobia&Quot; And Not &Quot;Sexualism&Quot; Or Similar?
00:58 Answer 1 Score 14
01:31 Accepted Answer Score 4
02:21 Thank you

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