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Definition of -phobe

: one fearing or averse to (something specified) Francophobe

History and Etymology for -phobe

Greek -phobos fearing

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“-phobe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/-phobe. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.

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