anthropophobia


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anthropophobia

(ˌænθrəpəˈfəʊbɪə)
n
(Psychoanalysis) the fear of people and human companionship
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anthropophobia

an abnormal fear of people, especially in groups.
See also: Society
an abnormal fear of people.
See also: Mankind
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