philophobia

[fil-uh-foh-bee-uh]

noun

1. an irrational or disproportionate fear of falling in love.

Other Word Forms

• philophobic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of philophobia¹

First recorded in 1975–80; philo- ( def. ) + -phobia

Example Sentences

But it has presented opportunities to independent film-makers like Guy Davies, whose debut feature, Philophobia, is due to be screened at 50 cinemas across the UK.

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Guy Davies had hoped his first feature film, Philophobia, would be shown at a few local cinemas in Gloucestershire.

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Philophobia is now due to be screened at 50 cinemas across the UK, selling out one date in Leicester Square in under two hours.

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That is what Guy Davies found with his new film Philophobia, a coming-of-age romance set in his home town of Stroud.

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Philophobia is as indie as they come.

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