gerontophobia

English

Etymology

From geronto- +‎ -phobia.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -əʊbiə

Noun

gerontophobia (uncountable)

  1. An abnormal and persistent fear of aging or growing old.
    Synonym: gerascophobia
  2. An abnormal and persistent fear of elderly individuals or people.
  3. An aversion or hatred towards elderly people.

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