Set: Greek Roots 1

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Term Definition
acrophobia a morbid fear of great heights
agoraphobia a morbid fear of open spaces (as fear of being caught alone in some public place)
Anglophobia dislike (or fear) of England and English customs
claustrophobia a morbid fear of being closed in a confined space
Germanophobia dislike of Germany or the Germans
hydrophobia a morbid fear of water
monophobia Fear of being alone
phobia fear, dislike, aversion
photophobia a morbid fear of light
xenophobia an irrational fear of foreigners or strangers
philanthropist lover of mankind, doer of good
philanthropy charity; love of mankind
philately the collection and study of postage stamps
philharmonic pertaining to a musical organization, such as a symphony orchestra; loving music
philhellenism support of Greece or the Greeks
philogyny love of women
philosopher one who loves wisdom
Anglophile supporter of England or the English
bibliophile someone who loves (and usually collects) books
Francophile one who loves France or the French
misanthrope hater of mankind
misanthropy hatred of mankind
misogamy hatred of marraige
misogyny hatred of women
misology hatred of argument or discussion
misoneism hatred of anything new

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Terms 26
Creator ramtmann
Created May 15, 2008
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Tag greekroots
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