Oikophobia

C2 16+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ɔɪkəˈfoʊbiə/

Definitions of oikophobia

noun a fear or aversion to the home, domestic life, or the familiar

Example Sentences

A1 I have oikophobia, which means I fear returning to my childhood home.

A2 Her oikophobia prevents her from visiting the town where she grew up.

B1 Oikophobia can manifest as a fear of familiar places or objects.

B2 Some people with oikophobia may experience anxiety when surrounded by items from their past.

C1 Therapists can help individuals with oikophobia work through their fear of home and nostalgia.

C2 Oikophobia is a complex psychological condition that may require specialized treatment.

Examples of oikophobia in a Sentence

formal Oikophobia is defined as an aversion to home surroundings or a fear of the familiar.

informal Some people with oikophobia feel uncomfortable in their own homes.

slang I can't stand being at home, it's like oikophobia or something.

figurative Her oikophobia extended beyond physical spaces to a fear of routine and tradition.

Grammatical Forms of oikophobia

past tense

oikophobed

plural

oikophobias

comparative

more oikophobic

superlative

most oikophobic

present tense

oikophobes

future tense

will oikophobe

perfect tense

have oikophobed

continuous tense

is oikophobing

singular

oikophobia

positive degree

oikophobic

infinitive

to oikophobe

gerund

oikophobing

participle

oikophobed

Origin and Evolution of oikophobia

First Known Use: 1874 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'oikophobia' originates from the Greek words 'oikos' meaning 'home' or 'house' and 'phobia' meaning 'fear'. It is a term used to describe an aversion to the familiar or the home.
Evolution of the word: The term 'oikophobia' was first used in a political context in the late 20th century to describe a fear or dislike of one's own culture or society, often associated with a preference for foreign or exotic cultures. It has since been used more broadly to describe a general aversion to the familiar or the traditional.