system
Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
human
ELI5: why is "homophobia" the only phobia that doesn't necessarily describe a fear of something? (typically defined as a prejudice against or dislike of gays)
gpt
The suffix *-phobia* is not the same thing as a psychological phobia. It does mean fear, but as a root it can also mean aversion or avoidance. For instance, a hydrophobic surface repels water.

Plus, when the term was coined much of it was just straight-up fear. I'd say most of it is today, too, even if that's not typically admitted.