"operaphobe" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: operaphobes [plural]
Etymology: From opera + -phobe. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|opera|phobe}} opera + -phobe Head templates: {{en-noun}} operaphobe (plural operaphobes)
  1. A person who hates opera.

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