bibliophobe
|bib-li-o-phobe|
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/ˈbɪbliəˌfoʊb/
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/ˈbɪbliəˌfəʊb/
fear of books
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bibliophobe' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'biblion' meaning 'book' and 'phobos' meaning 'fear'.
Historical Evolution
'biblion' and 'phobos' combined in English to form the modern word 'bibliophobe'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fear of books', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who has a fear or strong dislike of books.
As a bibliophobe, she avoided libraries and bookstores.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41