Anthropophobia

/ænθroʊpoʊˈfoʊbiə/ noun

Definition

An abnormal fear of human beings or of human society; a pathological dislike of people.

Etymology

From Greek anthropos (human) + phobos (fear). Created in 19th century psychology as scientists developed systematic names for specific phobias.

Kelly Says

While not a clinical diagnosis, anthropophobia describes a real psychological struggle some people experience—and the word itself, scary-sounding and scientific, can ironically make people more anxious about their fear.

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