gerontophobia
American
[juh-ron-tuh-foh-bee-uh]
/ dʒəˌrɒn təˈfoʊ bi ə /
noun
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an irrational or disproportionate fear of old age, especially of growing old.
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a fear of, disdain for, or aversion to old people.
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