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gerontophobia

/dʒɛrɒntəˈfoʊbiə/ noun · British & US
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What does gerontophobia mean?

noun

A fear of old people or aging. A phobia that involves a persistent and irrational fear of growing older or of old people.

Example

"Her gerontophobia made it difficult for her to visit her elderly relatives."

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