Aelurophobe

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Pronunciation: /ˌeɪləˈroʊˌfoʊb/

Definitions of aelurophobe

noun a person who has a fear or dislike of cats

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is an aelurophobe, so she is scared of cats.

A2 As an aelurophobe, he avoids going to places where there might be cats.

B1 The aelurophobe's fear of cats makes it difficult for them to visit friends who have pets.

B2 Despite being an aelurophobe, she has learned to manage her fear of cats through therapy.

C1 The aelurophobe's phobia of cats has significantly impacted their daily life and relationships.

C2 Living with a severe aelurophobe can be challenging, as even the mention of cats can trigger anxiety attacks.

Examples of aelurophobe in a Sentence

formal The aelurophobe refused to enter the house because of the resident cat.

informal My friend is such an aelurophobe that he won't even come near my pet cat.

slang I can't believe how much of an aelurophobe she is, it's just a harmless cat!

figurative His fear of cats was so extreme that he was practically a living aelurophobe.

Grammatical Forms of aelurophobe

past tense

aelurophobed

plural

aelurophobes

comparative

more aelurophobic

superlative

most aelurophobic

present tense

aelurophobes

future tense

will aelurophobe

perfect tense

have aelurophobed

continuous tense

is aelurophobing

singular

aelurophobe

positive degree

aelurophobic

infinitive

to aelurophobe

gerund

aelurophobing

participle

aelurophobic

Origin and Evolution of aelurophobe

First Known Use: 1894 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'aelurophobe' originates from the Greek word 'ailouros' meaning cat and 'phobos' meaning fear.
Evolution of the word: The term 'aelurophobe' has remained consistent in its meaning of someone who has an irrational fear or hatred of cats since its first known use in 1894.