"Santaphobe" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Santaphobes [plural]
Etymology: From Santa + -phobe. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|Santa|phobe}} Santa + -phobe Head templates: {{en-noun}} Santaphobe (plural Santaphobes)
  1. Someone who dislikes or fears Santa Claus. Related terms: Santaphobia

Inflected forms

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