ge|ron|to|pho|bi|a

ge|ron|to|pho|bi|a
ge|ron|to|pho|bi|a «juh RON tuh FOH bee uh», noun.
fear, dislike, or hatred of old age or old people: »

Gerontophobia could be inflicted only upon the old. Ageism, on the other hand, is a social prejudice against people of any age (New Republic).

[< Greek gérōn, -ontos old man + -phobia]

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