scotophobia
|sco-to-pho-bia|
C2
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/ˌskoʊtəˈfoʊbiə/
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/ˌskɒtəˈfəʊbiə/
fear of darkness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'scotophobia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'skotos,' where 'skotos' meant 'darkness,' and 'phobia' meant 'fear.'
Historical Evolution
'skotos' combined with 'phobia' in modern English to form 'scotophobia.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fear of darkness,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an irrational fear of darkness.
Many children experience scotophobia at some point in their lives.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/26 03:17