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adj
Afflicted by neophobia; fearing or disliking what is new
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A person or animal that fears or dislikes new or novel experiences or food.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences
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Synonyms: paleophobic
Antonyms: paleophilic, neophobic
History
From neo- + -phobic.
