Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hierophobia

Noun

/haɪərəˈfɔːbiə/

Definition

The fear of sacred things or holy places.

Examples

She felt a strong sense of anxiety whenever she approached the cathedral due to her hierophobia.
People with hierophobia may struggle in religious communities or events that involve sacred rituals.
His hierophobia developed after a traumatic experience that took place in a church.

Meaning

Hierophobia is characterized by an irrational fear or extreme aversion to anything considered holy or sacred, which may cause significant anxiety or distress to the individual.