phantasmophobia

Questions

What does phantasmophobia mean?

An abnormal or irrational fear of ghosts and phantoms.

Where does phantasmophobia come from?

Based on the Ancient Greek roots φάντασμα (phántasma, “ghost”) + φόβος (phóbos, “fear”).

How to pronounce phantasmophobia

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