English Explanatory Dictionary

gerontophobia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

gerontophobia

Etymology

From geronto- + -phobia.

Synonyms

age fright gerascophobia

Antonyms

gerontophilia

Related words

gerontophobe gerontophobic
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