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scotophobia
1[ skoh-tuh-foh-bee-uh ]
noun
Psychiatry.
- 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
- an aversion or hostility to, disdain for, or fear of Scotland or anything Scottish.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of scotophobia1
First recorded in 1840–45; scoto- ( def ) + -phobia
Origin of scotophobia2
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