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lepraphobia

lepraphobia is the alternative form of leprophobia.

Meaning of leprophobia

Noun

leprophobia (uncountable)

  1. An irrationally excessive fear of Hansen's disease (leprosy) and lepers.
    • I therefore entreat you to beware of the lepro-phobia that appears to be coming upon us.1889, Transactions of the Medical and Physical Society of Bombay, number 12, page 123
  2. Deep-seated loathing or hatred of lepers.
    • Do not treat for leprosy unless the diagnosis is established. Nothing is harder to cure than leprophobia.1973, Anthony Bryceson et al., Leprosy for Students of Medicine, page 40

Origin of lepraphobia

From lepra + -phobia.

Questions about lepraphobia

What is lepraphobia the alternative form of?
Lepraphobia is the alternative form of leprophobia.

Words near lepraphobia in the dictionary

  1. leppy
  2. lepra
  3. lepracaun
  4. lepracauns
  5. lepralielliform
  6. lepraphobia
  7. leprarioid
  8. Lepre
  9. Lepreau
  10. leprechaun
  11. leprechaunesque

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