ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Symbolophobia

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Symbolophobia is a noun meaning (medicine, rare) A fear of particular icons or symbols; systems that use symbolism, such as artificial intelligence; or that one's own speech or actions may be interpreted as having symbolic meanings.

Meaning

(medicine, rare) A fear of particular icons or symbols; systems that use symbolism, such as artificial intelligence; or that one's own speech or actions may be interpreted as having symbolic meanings.

Example Sentences

I guess we need to adapt to even more overloadings, since symbolophobia is part of Ada culture.
It was a complete confessional somersault. In 1890 Dr. Parson seemed to have an attack of symbolophobia. Fortunately for him and the Church, it did not last long.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include symbolry, symbolology, symbology, symbolics, symbologist, semiotics.

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