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neophobia

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Main Entry:  neophobia
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a fear of new things or the unknown; also called cainotophobia
Etymology:  neo- 'new'
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Main Entry: neo·pho·bia
Pronunciation: "nE-&-'fO-bE-&
Function: noun
: dread of or aversion to novelty —neo·pho·bic /-bik/ adjective
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