"pluralphobia" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From plural + -phobia. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|plural|phobia}} plural + -phobia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pluralphobia (uncountable)
  1. (multiplicity slang) The dislike, denial, or stigmatization of, or prejudice against, people with multiplicity (the psychological condition). Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Forms of discrimination, Multiplicity (psychology), Phobias Related terms: pluralphobe, pluralphobic
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