Gerontophobia

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An abnormal and persistent fear of aging or growing old. uncountable
  2. 2
    An abnormal and persistent fear of elderly individuals or people. uncountable
  3. 3
    An aversion or hatred towards elderly people. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms
age frightgerascophobia

Etymology

From geronto- + -phobia.

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