Leprophobia

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An irrationally excessive fear of Hansen's disease (leprosy) and lepers. uncountable

    "I therefore entreat you to beware of the lepro-phobia that appears to be coming upon us."

  2. 2
    Deep-seated loathing or hatred of lepers. uncountable

    "Do not treat for leprosy unless the diagnosis is established. Nothing is harder to cure than leprophobia."

Example

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"I therefore entreat you to beware of the lepro-phobia that appears to be coming upon us."

Etymology

From leprosy + -phobia.

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