heteronormative
Of or relating to the institutions and practices that privilege or value…Of or relating to the institutions and practices that privilege or value heterosexuality, heterosexual relationships, and traditional gender roles as fundamental and "natural" within society.
» The heteronormative propaganda made me uncomfortable.
Meaning
1 sensesOf or relating to the institutions and practices that privilege or value heterosexuality, heterosexual relationships, and traditional gender roles as fundamental and "natural" within society.
Much of the language used when discussing wedding planning is heteronormative, which can alienate homosexual couples.
heteronormativ
гетеронормативныйgeteronormativnyj
Examples
5 sentencesThe heteronormative propaganda made me uncomfortable.
We live in a heteronormative society.
I don't know; he appears to be a heteronormative jerk.
They're such a heteronormative family.
Some observers say the government’s “heteronormative” notion of family makes LGBTQ partners invisible in the legal domain.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 1
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Forms
more heteronormative, most heteronormative| Comparative | more heteronormative Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most heteronormative Lesson |
regular
Antonyms
2 antonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form