"Santaphobia" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-Santaphobia.wav
Etymology: From Santa + -phobia. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Santa|phobia}} Santa + -phobia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Santaphobia (uncountable)
  1. (humorous) The fear of Santa Claus or Christmas. Tags: humorous, uncountable Categories (topical): Christmas, Phobias Related terms: Santaphobe
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