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philophobia

[fil-uh-foh-bee-uh]

noun

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



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Other Word Forms

  • philophobic adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of philophobia1

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

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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.

Philophobia is as indie as they come.

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