Etymology

Romaphobia

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Today it means: Fear, dislike, or hate of Roma people. Full definition →

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Romaphobia · noun1

From Roma + -phobia. Late 20th century. Before that, its synonyms were the usual words for the referent.

Romaphobia · noun2

From Roma + -phobia, where Rome is metonymic for the Roman pope, the Vatican, and their church. Mid-19th century.

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