"pomophobe" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pomophobes [plural]
Etymology: From pomo + -phobe, possibly as a play on homophobe. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|pomo|phobe}} pomo + -phobe Head templates: {{en-noun}} pomophobe (plural pomophobes)
  1. One who fears, dislikes, or hates postmodernism and/or postmodernists.

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