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gerontophobia

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ge⋅ron⋅to⋅pho⋅bi⋅a

  [juh-ron-tuh-foh-bee-uh]
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–noun
1. a fear of old people.
2. a fear of old age, esp. of growing old.
Origin:
1975–80; geronto- + -phobia
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Main Entry:  gerontophobia
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a fear of getting old or old age
Etymology:  geronto- 'elderly'
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Main Entry: ge·ron·to·pho·bia
Pronunciation: -'fO-bE-&
Function: noun
: morbid fear or dislike of old persons
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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