"theophobia" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: theophobias [plural]
Etymology: From theo- + -phobia. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|theo|phobia}} theo- + -phobia Head templates: {{en-noun}} theophobia (plural theophobias)
  1. The fear of God or gods. Related terms: theophobe, theophobic

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