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gordofobia

/ɡoɾðoˈfoβja/
noun★Intermediate
informaltechnical

Discrimination or prejudice against people who are overweight or obese, often manifesting in social exclusion, stereotypes, or systemic bias.

La gordofobia en los medios de comunicación refuerza estereotipos negativos.

Fatphobia in the media reinforces negative stereotypes.

💡

This term is often used in discussions about body positivity and social justice.

Collocations

luchar contra la gordofobiato fight against fatphobiagordofobia internalizadainternalized fatphobia

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Related Phrases

gordofobia internalizadaphrase
internalized fatphobia
activismo gordophrase
fat activism

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

Use 'gordofobia' in discussions about body image, social justice, or mental health to highlight systemic bias against overweight individuals.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Stereotypes

When discussing body size, avoid reinforcing harmful stereotypes or generalizations.

📖Word Origin

From 'gordo' (fat) + 'fobia' (phobia), combining the concepts of fear or hatred toward overweight individuals.

📝Usage Notes

This term is commonly used in social and psychological contexts to describe systemic and interpersonal discrimination based on body size.

Word Breakdown

gordo
fat
root
+
fobia
phobia
suffix
Diccionario Español-Inglés

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