gerontophobia

gerontophobia
Morbid fear of old persons. [geronto- + G. phobos, fear]

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ge·ron·to·pho·bia -'fō-bē-ə n morbid fear or dislike of old persons

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  • Gerontophobia — is the fear of growing old, or a hatred or fear of the elderly. [ [http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/nov102004/1163.pdf Gerontophobia, Ageing and Retirement ] Current Science , 10 November 2004] IndicatorsKen Dychtwald identifies seven markers that… …   Wikipedia

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  • gerontophobia — /jeuh ron teuh foh bee euh/, n. 1. a fear of old people. 2. a fear of old age, esp. of growing old. [1975 80; GERONTO + PHOBIA] …   Useful english dictionary

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