Meaning of symbolophobia | Babel Free

Definitions

A fear of particular icons or symbols; systems that use symbolism, such as artificial intelligence; or that one's own speech or actions may be interpreted as having symbolic meanings.

rare, uncountable

Examples

“It was a complete confessional somersault. In 1890 Dr. Parson seemed to have an attack of symbolophobia. Fortunately for him and the Church, it did not last long.”

“I guess we need to adapt to even more overloadings, since symbolophobia is part of Ada culture.”

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