"symbolophobia" meaning in English

See symbolophobia in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: symbol + -o- + -phobia Etymology templates: {{af|en|symbol|-o-|-phobia}} symbol + -o- + -phobia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} symbolophobia (uncountable)
  1. (medicine, rare) A fear of particular icons or symbols; systems that use symbolism, such as artificial intelligence; or that one's own speech or actions may be interpreted as having symbolic meanings. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Medicine

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