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biophobic

|bi/o/phob/ic|

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/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈfoʊ.bɪk/

🇬🇧

/ˌbaɪ.əʊˈfəʊ.bɪk/

fear of life forms

Etymology
Etymology Information

'biophobic' originates from the Greek word 'bios' meaning 'life' and 'phobos' meaning 'fear'.

Historical Evolution

'biophobic' was formed by combining 'bio-' from 'bios' and '-phobic' from 'phobos', reflecting a fear or aversion to life forms.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'fear of life forms', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having an aversion or fear of living organisms, especially in the context of environmental or ecological settings.

The biophobic attitude of the community hindered conservation efforts.

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Last updated: 2025/02/19 12:16