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10 Language-to-English DictionariesErotophobia
/ˌɛr.ə.təˈfoʊ.bi.ə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An abnormal, irrational, or extreme fear and avoidance of sex, sexual thoughts, or sexual intimacy.
"His erotophobia made it extremely difficult for him to form intimate romantic relationships." - 2
A strong social or cultural aversion or anxiety regarding any discussions or depictions of sexuality.
"The educational curriculum was criticized for promoting erotophobia rather than comprehensive sexual health."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'eros' (meaning love or sexual desire) combined with 'phobia' (meaning fear or aversion). Coined in the 20th century within psychological nomenclature to describe an abnormal or clinical dread of sexual topics, feelings, or intercourse.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Erotophobia" is said worldwide
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érotophobie
Transliteration: érotophobie
"Son érotophobie l'empêchait de vivre une vie amoureuse épanouie."
Erotophobie
Transliteration: Erotophobie
"Erotophobie kann zu erheblichen psychologischen Belastungen führen."
erotofobia
Transliteration: erotofobia
"L'erotofobia è una condizione che richiede supporto psicologico."
erotofobia
Transliteration: erotofobia
"La erotofobia puede afectar profundamente las relaciones de pareja."
erotofobia
Transliteration: erotofobia
"A erotofobia é caracterizada pelo medo irracional de temas sexuais."
एरोटोफोबिया
Transliteration: erotofobiya
"एरोटोफोबिया के कारण व्यक्ति को अंतरंगता से डर लग सकता है।"
性恐
Transliteration: xìng kǒng
"性恐症会对个人的亲密关系产生负面影响。"
성공포증
Transliteration: seonggongpojjeung
"성공포증은 상담을 통해 극복할 수 있습니다."
エロトフォビア
Transliteration: erotofobia
"エロトフォビアは性的恐怖症とも呼ばれます。"
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