Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ailurophobe
noun
/ˌaɪlʊəˈroʊfoʊb/
Definition
A person who has an intense fear or phobia of cats.
Examples
- Despite being surrounded by many cats at their friend’s house, Jane, an ailurophobe, felt extremely anxious.
- The ailurophobe refused to visit the animal shelter because of her fear of encountering the cats there.
Meaning
Ailurophobia is an irrational fear of felines, leading individuals to avoid places or situations where cats might be present.
Synonyms
- cat phobia
- fear of cats
- felinophobia
