"numerophobia" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From numero- + -phobia. Etymology templates: {{af|en|numero-|-phobia}} numero- + -phobia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} numerophobia (uncountable)
  1. (rare) The hatred or fear of numbers. Tags: rare, uncountable Related terms: numerophobe, numerophobic
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