misoneism

[ mis-oh-nee-iz-uhm, mahy-soh- ]

noun
  1. hatred or dislike of what is new or represents change.

Origin of misoneism

1
From the Italian word misoneismo, dating back to 1885–90. See miso-, neo-, -ism

Other words from misoneism

  • mis·o·ne·ist, noun
  • mis·o·ne·is·tic, adjective

Words Nearby misoneism

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British Dictionary definitions for misoneism

misoneism

/ (ˌmɪsəʊˈniːˌɪzəm, ˌmaɪ-) /


noun
  1. hatred of anything new

Origin of misoneism

1
C19: from Italian misoneismo; see miso-, neo-, -ism

Derived forms of misoneism

  • misoneist, noun
  • misoneistic, adjective

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