Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bibliophobe

Noun

/ˈbɪbliəˌfoʊb/

Definition

A bibliophobe is a person who has an intense fear or dislike of books.

Examples

Despite his passion for literature, John admitted that he was a bibliophobe and struggled to enter libraries.
She felt a sense of dread whenever she saw stacks of books, a true indication of her bibliophobia.

Meaning

The term is derived from ‘biblio’, meaning book, and ‘phobia’, meaning fear. A bibliophobe may feel anxious about being around books or might avoid them altogether due to irrational fears.