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Definition of ophidiophobe

ophidiophobe

/oʊˈfɪd.i.oʊˌfoʊb/
o · phid · i · o · phobe

Adverb:ophidiophobically
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Plural:ophidiophobes
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Adjective:ophidiophobic
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• noun

1

A person who suffers from an abnormal, extreme, or irrational fear of snakes.

Example

"As a diagnosed ophidiophobe, she could not even look at photographs of reptiles in a biology textbook without feeling an intense wave of panic."

Word Nuance & Usage

The term 'ophidiophobe' specifically describes the person experiencing the fear, whereas 'ophidiophobia' refers to the psychological condition itself.

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'ophis' (snake) or its diminutive 'ophidion', combined with the suffix '-phobe' from Greek 'phobos' (fear).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ophidiophobe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ophidiophobe
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