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gamophobia

American  
[gam-uh-foh-bee-uh] / ˌgæm əˈfoʊ bi ə /

noun

  1. an irrational or disproportionate fear of commitment in a romantic relationship, especially a fear of marriage.

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Etymology

Origin of gamophobia

First recorded in 1805–10; gamo- ( def. ) + -phobia

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