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neophobia

neophobia Neophobia is an abhorrence of anything new.

Neophobia is an abhorrence of anything new. In this historical source, it means a strong aversion to novelty.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Neo-” (Neo-).
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