Plural of phobia

Forms of phobia

Phobias and phobiae in a sentence

• It was when anthropophobia set in, when he was made uneasy by people who walked too close to him, that, sagely viewing his list and seeing how many phobias were now checked, he permitted himself to rest.1925, Sinclair Lewis, Arrowsmith
• Many patients can extinguish their phobias after a few months of treatment.From the entry extinguish
• There's many phobias that I don't understand, but I always try to respect them!2024 October 22, @MemeLorbius, X, archived from the original on 25 Apr 2026. From the entry brephophobia
• Can someone be cured of samhainophobia, or any of the related phobias mentioned above?2012 October 28, David DiSalvo, “Are You or Someone You Know Samhainophobic?”, in Forbes, archived from the original on 17 Oct 2014. From the entry samhainophobia
• However, we assume that despite the best endeavours of science, some phobias will always remain.2002 April 19, anonymous author, The Scotsman, page 13. From the entry hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia

Meaning of phobia

1. noun An irrational, abnormal, or obsessive fear (of something).
2. noun An aversion or dislike (of something).

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Questions about the plural of phobia

What is the plural of phobia?

The plural of phobia is phobias or phobiae.

Which is correct, phobias or phobiae?

Both are used. phobias is the more common of the two in English writing.

Is phobia countable?

Phobia is a countable noun.