"germophobe" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: germophobes [plural]
Etymology: germ + -o- + -phobe Etymology templates: {{af|en|germ|-o-|-phobe}} germ + -o- + -phobe Head templates: {{en-noun}} germophobe (plural germophobes)
  1. One who suffers from germophobia. Categories (topical): People Synonyms: germaphobe Related terms: germophobia, germophobic

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