gerontophobia
Americannoun
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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.
Other Word Forms
- gerontophobic adjective
Etymology
Origin of gerontophobia
Example Sentences
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Such “gerontophobia” is harmful because we internalize it.
From New York Times
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