"numerophobe" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: numerophobes [plural]
Etymology: From numero- + -phobe. Etymology templates: {{con|en|numero-|-phobe}} numero- + -phobe Head templates: {{en-noun}} numerophobe (plural numerophobes)
  1. (rare) Someone who hates or is afraid of numbers. Tags: rare Categories (topical): Numbers, People, Phobias Related terms: numerophobia, numerophobic

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