"pluralphobia" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: plural + -phobia Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|plural|phobia}} plural + -phobia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pluralphobia (uncountable)
  1. (Internet slang) Dislike, denial, or stigmatization of, or prejudice against, people with multiplicity (the psychological condition). Tags: Internet, uncountable Categories (topical): Forms of discrimination, Multiplicity (psychology), Phobias Derived forms: pluralphobe, pluralphobic
    Sense id: en-pluralphobia-en-noun-QVT56DYi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -phobia

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