Leprophobia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Leprophobia is a noun meaning (psychology) An irrationally excessive fear of Hansen's disease (leprosy) and lepers.
Meaning
(psychology) An irrationally excessive fear of Hansen's disease (leprosy) and lepers.
More Meanings
- Deep-seated loathing or hatred of lepers.
Example Sentences
I therefore entreat you to beware of the lepro-phobia that appears to be coming upon us.
Do not treat for leprosy unless the diagnosis is established. Nothing is harder to cure than leprophobia.
Word Forms
- lepraphobia
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lepraphobia, leper, leprosity, lepra, leprosy, leaprosy.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.