Deipnophobia

/ˌdeɪpnoʊˈfoʊbiə/ noun

Definition

An irrational fear of dining or eating, especially in social or formal dining situations.

Etymology

From Greek 'deipno' (dinner) and 'phobos' (fear), literally meaning 'fear of dinners' or social eating experiences.

Kelly Says

Deipnophobia reveals a surprising fact: the most social of human activities—sharing meals—can trigger genuine anxiety for some people, even though it's how communities have bonded for millennia.

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