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colorphobia

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌkʌlɚˈfoʊbi.ə/

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noun

Meaning 1

Fear, hate, or dislike of people of a particular skin color.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English color Ancient Greek -φοβία (-phobía)der. Latin New Latinbor. English -phobia English colorphobia From color + -phobia.