heliophobia

English

Etymology

From helio- +‎ -phobia.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -əʊbiə

Noun

heliophobia (uncountable)

  1. Fear of sunlight.
    • 2015 April 2, “Overcome the Fear of Sunlight: Therapy for Heliophobia”, in Transform Psychology[1]:
      Individuals grappling with heliophobia may go to great lengths to avoid sunlight, impacting their physical health by limiting Vitamin D production and leading to feelings of isolation and despair.