misoneism

noun

miso·​ne·​ism ˌmi-sə-ˈnē-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce misoneism (audio)
: a hatred, fear, or intolerance of innovation or change

Word History

Etymology

Italian misoneismo, from Greek misein + neos new + Italian -ismo -ism — more at new

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of misoneism was in 1886

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Cite this Entry

“Misoneism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misoneism. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

misoneism

noun
miso·​ne·​ism ˌmis-ə-ˈnē-ˌiz-əm How to pronounce misoneism (audio)
: a hatred, fear, or intolerance of innovation or change
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