English Explanatory Dictionary

misoneist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who hates or dislikes what is new or innovative.

Pronunciation

/ˌmɪsəˈniː.ɪst/ /ˌmaɪsəˈniː.ɪst/

Word forms

misoneist misoneists

Etymology

From miso- + neo- + -ist.

Synonyms

neophobe

Antonyms

neophile philoneist

Derived words

misoneistic
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