An intense fear, dislike, or distrust of the common people or masses; a fear of democracy or popular rule.
From Greek demos (people) + -phobia (fear of), from phobos (fear). This is a psychological/political term describing irrational anxiety or hatred directed at ordinary people or democratic systems.
Demophobia has gripped many historical figures—monarchs, colonial rulers, and autocrats often genuinely feared that ordinary people would rise up and claim power. Fear itself became a justification for oppression!
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