An abnormal or extreme fear of men or of masculinity.
From Greek 'andros' (man) + 'phobos' (fear). The '-ia' suffix denotes a medical or psychological condition. Coined in medical literature during the 19th century.
While androphobia is rare as a diagnosed phobia, it highlights how fear and gender intersect—some people develop it after trauma, showing how our brains can associate entire groups with danger.
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