-phobia
/-ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/
UK: /-ˈfəʊ.bi.ə/
-FOƱ · bi · ə (3 syllables)
English
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Definition
Used to form nouns meaning fear of a specific thing.
Etymology
From New Latin, from Latin, from Ancient Greek -φοβία (-phobía), from φόβος (phóbos, “fear”).
Example Sentences
- "e.g. claustrophobia"
- "e.g. homophobia, xenophobia, chemophobia"
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