Meaning of achluophobia | Babel Free

Definitions

The fear of darkness.

uncountable

Examples

“If you have a severe case of achluophobia (fear of the dark), for instance, you may want to wait at the mouth of the cave.”

“When I was little, I had achluophobia and had to sleep with some kind light, any kind of light.”

“I'm not exactly sure when I was diagnosed with achluophobia—the fear of darkness—but I've always been afraid to be left alone in the dark.”

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