Word: gerontophobia
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ge
ron
to
pho
bi
a
Definition: abnormal and persistent fear of elderly individuals or people
Morphemes:
Affix: geronto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Pertaining to old age or elderly people.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γέρων
Language: grc
Decoded: geron
Meaning: old man
Affix: -phobia
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns meaning fear of a specific thing.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -φοβία
Language: grc
Decoded: -phobia
Meaning: -φοβία