When was the word transphobia first used?

The exact first use of the word "transphobia" is difficult to pinpoint with certainty, as it likely emerged gradually within the LGBTQ+ community.

However, the earliest recorded use of the word "transphobia" appears to be in 1992, in an article titled "Transphobia: A Definition" published by the Transgender Rights Advocacy Project (TRAP) in Minneapolis.

This article specifically defined transphobia as "an irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against people who are transgender."

While the article itself may not have been the very first time the word was used, it serves as a significant marker of the term's early usage and its connection to the growing understanding of transgender identities and the discrimination faced by trans individuals.

It is important to note that the concept of transphobia, even if not called by that name, existed long before 1992, with a history of prejudice and discrimination against transgender individuals dating back centuries.