English Explanatory Dictionary

leprophobia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An irrationally excessive fear of Hansen's disease (leprosy) and lepers.
  2. Deep-seated loathing or hatred of lepers.

Word forms

leprophobia lepraphobia

Etymology

From leprosy + -phobia.

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