Bibliophobia
Fear of books (aversion or anxiety around books or reading).
Bibliophobia
Fear of books (aversion or anxiety around books or reading).
Learning Progress
Examples
"Her bibliophobia meant she rarely visited libraries despite being intelligent."
"Even the sight of a stack of textbooks triggered bibliophobia and a racing heart."
Mnemonic Trick
Biblio- = book (bibliophile opposite) — think of books as intimidating towers.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of books/libraries, anxiety at reading tasks, nausea, procrastination, feelings of inadequacy linked to reading."
Etymology
From Greek biblion = book + phobos = fear.
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