"hoplophobe" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hoplophobes [plural]
Etymology: First attested in 1977: hoplo- (“weapon, arms”) + -phobe (“one who fears”). Etymology templates: {{affix|en|hoplo-|-phobe|gloss1=weapon, arms|gloss2=one who fears}} hoplo- (“weapon, arms”) + -phobe (“one who fears”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} hoplophobe (plural hoplophobes)
  1. (derogatory, rare) Someone who has an irrational fear of guns. Tags: derogatory, rare

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