Meaning of hoplophobia | Babel Free
ˌhɒpləˈfəʊbɪəExamples
“Gun control⟳ laws are proposed to control⟳ three basic areas: Crime, accidental shootings, and to calm those suffering from hoplophobia — these people generally align themselves with the first two so I won’t even consider⟳ that category.”
“You'll be happy to learn⟳ that "hoplophobia" (irrational fear of weapons) has been recognized as an illness by the AMA, is treatable, and is now covered by most HMOs. Get⟳ thee to a psychiatrist!”
“2015: James Taranto, in "Best of the Web: The Left Loses Control⟳," The Wall Street Journal That the [New York] Times's gun-control crusade is motivated by hoplophobia, rather than a sincere concern⟳ about crime and terrorism, can be demonstrated by a comparison with other Times editorials that do not focus⟳ on guns.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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