"ataxophobia" meaning in All languages combined

See ataxophobia on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From a- + taxo- + -phobia. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|a|taxo-|phobia}} a- + taxo- + -phobia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ataxophobia (uncountable)
  1. Abnormal fear or dislike of messiness, often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Tags: uncountable
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