Oikophobic

Pronunciation: /ɔɪkəˈfoʊbɪk/

Definitions of oikophobic

adjective relating to an aversion to the home, house, or family

Example Sentences

A1 I feel uncomfortable in crowded places, I think I might be oikophobic.

A2 She avoids social gatherings because of her oikophobic tendencies.

B1 His oikophobic behavior often leads to him isolating himself from others.

B2 The oikophobic individual struggles with feelings of anxiety in unfamiliar settings.

C1 Therapy can help individuals overcome oikophobic tendencies and social anxieties.

C2 The oikophobic nature of the character adds depth to the novel's exploration of mental health issues.

Examples of oikophobic in a Sentence

formal The scholar argued that the oikophobic tendencies in modern society are leading to a loss of community values.

informal She's always avoiding family gatherings, claiming she's oikophobic.

slang I can't stand being at home with my parents, I must be oikophobic or something.

figurative His fear of settling down and starting a family can be seen as oikophobic behavior.

Grammatical Forms of oikophobic

• past tense: oikophobed
• plural: oikophobes
• comparative: more oikophobic
• superlative: most oikophobic
• present tense: oikophobes
• future tense: will oikophobe
• perfect tense: has oikophobed
• continuous tense: is oikophobing
• singular: oikophobic
• positive degree: oikophobic
• infinitive: to oikophobe
• gerund: oikophobing
• participle: oikophobed

Origin and Evolution of oikophobic

First Known Use: 1971 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'oikophobic' is derived from the Greek word 'oikos' meaning 'house' or 'home' and the suffix '-phobic' meaning 'fearful of'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'oikophobic' was first used in the context of political theory to describe a fear or dislike of one's own culture or home country. Over time, it has expanded to encompass a broader fear or aversion to one's own familiar surroundings or traditions.