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Astrophobia

Published: 2nd August 2020

Citation: Astronist Institution. (2020). Astrophobia. Available: https://www.astronism.com/astronary/entry/astrophobia. Last accessed: [date].

ˈastrəʊˈfəʊbɪə

noun

dislike of or prejudice against Astronism or Astronists. anti-Astronist sentiment, especially when espoused by a government, an organisation, or another group.

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DERIVATIVES AND ALTERNATIVE PHRASES

Astrophobe | ˈastrəʊfəʊb | noun
Astrophobic | ˈastrəʊˈfəʊbɪk | adjective

ORIGINS AND ETYMOLOGY

Astro-English: from Astronese, the prefix astro-, denoting Astronism or the Astronist community, combined with the suffix -phobia denoting fear of, aversion to or dislike of; meaning ‘aversion to and dislike of Astronism and Astronists.’

Encyclopaedic entry for "Astrophobia" on Astronism.org

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