ichthyophobia
Examples
“Ichthyophobia, defined as the fear of fish⟳, is especially strong in the Navajo Indians, who will not eat⟳ fish⟳ nor have⟳ anything to do with articles made in the shape⟳ of fish⟳.”
“Such ichthyophobia occurred at the time of first European contact⟳ among the Tasmanian Aborigines.”
“'How dreadful. I could never go under the water. The fish⟳ frighten⟳ me.' 'My wife has ichthyophobia, you see⟳,' Al-Nassar chimed in. 'The unfortunate condition confines her to swimming pools.'”
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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