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gerontophobia

[ juh-ron-tuh-foh-bee-uh ]

noun

  1. an irrational or disproportionate fear of old age, especially of growing old.
  2. a fear of, disdain for, or aversion to old people.

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  • ge·ron·to·pho·bic adjective noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of gerontophobia1

First recorded in 1975–80; geronto- + -phobia

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