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Definition of arachnophobe

arachnophobe

/əˈræk.nə.foʊb/
a · rach · no · phobe
Plural:arachnophobes
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Adjective:arachnophobic
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arachnophobe Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who has an extreme or irrational fear of spiders and other arachnids.

Example

"As a lifelong arachnophobe, he refused to enter the dusty attic until someone checked the corners for cobwebs."

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• Nearby Words

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aracari
arachnid
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 20th century as a back-formation from 'arachnophobia', combining the Ancient Greek 'arakhne' (spider) and 'phobos' (fear).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Arachnophobe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/arachnophobe
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