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scotophobia

1

[ skoh-tuh-foh-bee-uh ]

noun

, Psychiatry.
  1. an irrational or disproportionate fear of the dark: Compare nyctophobia.

    The basement in our new house sets off my scotophobia—I guess we’ll just use the garage for storage.

Scotophobia

2

[ skot-uh-foh-bee-uh ]

noun

  1. an aversion or hostility to, disdain for, or fear of Scotland or anything Scottish.

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Other Words From

  • sco·to·pho·bic adjective noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of scotophobia1

First recorded in 1840–45; scoto- ( def ) + -phobia

Origin of scotophobia2

First recorded in 1825–35; Scoto- + -phobia

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