"monosexism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: mono- + sexism Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mono|sexism}} mono- + sexism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} monosexism (uncountable)
  1. The assumption that everyone is monosexual (i.e. attracted to only one sex); the belief that bisexuality and pansexuality do not exist. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Forms of discrimination, Sexual orientations

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