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sophophobia

Definitions

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  • noun The fear of learning.

Etymologies

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Ancient Greek σοφῐ́ᾱ (sophiā, "learning”, “wisdom") + English -phobia ("fear"); compare phobosophy

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Examples

  • Unless, of course, you have a case of sophophobia (fear of learning).

    Archive 2007-01-01 Blackie Lagoon 2007

  • Unless, of course, you have a case of sophophobia (fear of learning).

    Blatant Leg Avoid Blackie Lagoon 2007

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  • slumry commented on the word sophophobia

    fear of thinking or learning

    July 19, 2007

  • uselessness commented on the word sophophobia

    The leading cause of death in the United States.

    And I don't mean physical death.

    July 19, 2007

  • seanahan commented on the word sophophobia

    I prefer phobosophy.

    July 19, 2007

  • jmjarmstrong commented on the word sophophobia

    JM is developing a short course for sophophobia sufferers - it won't take long.

    March 12, 2010