Symbolophobia

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A fear of particular icons or symbols; systems that use symbolism, such as artificial intelligence; or that one's own speech or actions may be interpreted as having symbolic meanings. rare, uncountable

    "It was a complete confessional somersault. In 1890 Dr. Parson seemed to have an attack of symbolophobia. Fortunately for him and the Church, it did not last long."

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"It was a complete confessional somersault. In 1890 Dr. Parson seemed to have an attack of symbolophobia. Fortunately for him and the Church, it did not last long."

Etymology

From symbol + -o- + -phobia.

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artificial intelligence

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