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gerontophobia
This term describes a specific psychological aversion that manifests as either a clinical phobia or a broader social prejudice. It encompasses both the visceral fear of the elderly and the existential dread of one's own inevitable decline, often reflecting a cultural obsession with youth and productivity.
As an uncountable noun, it refers to the abstract concept of the fear itself. To quantify instances or specific manifestations of this condition, speakers must use partitive constructions such as a case of gerontophobia or instances of gerontophobia.
Meanings
Examples
The patient exhibited clear signs of gerontophobia during the intake interview.
I cannot stand the sight of wrinkles or the smell of old age.
Societal gerontophobia often leads to the marginalization of the elderly in urban planning.
Is it just a preference for youth or actual gerontophobia?
The company culture was steeped in a subtle gerontophobia that pushed older employees toward early retirement.
The company culture was steeped in a subtle gerontophobia that pushed older employees toward early retirement.
He suffers from a deep seated gerontophobia that makes him avoid nursing homes at all costs.
Why am I so terrified of becoming old? This gerontophobia is exhausting.
The documentary explores how media portrayals of aging contribute to widespread gerontophobia.
The documentary explores how media portrayals of aging contribute to widespread gerontophobia.