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alexinomia

alexinomia noun: difficulty using names in communication.

Noun

alexinomia (uncountable)

  1. Difficulty using names in communication.
    • For such individuals, seemingly routine social interactions become daunting challenges. For instance, when attending a networking event or social gathering, alexinomia may hinder their ability to initiate conversations or maintain rapport.2024 May 7, Mark Travers, “A Psychologist Explains ‘Alexinomia’— The Fear Of Saying Others’ Names”, in Forbes, retrieved 09 Apr 2026
    • People who feel it most severely might avoid addressing anyone by their name under any circumstance. For others, alexinomia is strongest around those they are closest to.2025 January 20, Shayla Love, “Please Don’t Make Me Say My Boyfriend’s Name”, in The Atlantic, retrieved 09 Apr 2026

Origin of alexinomia

From a- + lexi + -nomia.

Questions about alexinomia

What does alexinomia mean?
Alexinomia means difficulty using names in communication.
What part of speech is alexinomia?
Alexinomia is a noun.

Words near alexinomia in the dictionary

  1. Alexie
  2. Alexies
  3. alexin
  4. alexine
  5. alexines
  6. alexinomia
  7. alexins
  8. alexipharmac
  9. alexipharmaca
  10. alexipharmacal
  11. alexipharmacals

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