English Explanatory Dictionary

juvenoia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The fear or hostility directed by an older generation toward a younger one, or toward youth culture in general.

Pronunciation

/d͡ʒuːvəˈnɔɪə/

Word forms

juvenoia

Etymology

Coined by American sociologist David Finkelhor in 2010, from a blend of juvenile + paranoia.

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