ailurophobic Definition
having a fear or dislike of cats.
Using ailurophobic: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ailurophobic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She is ailurophobic and cannot stand being near cats.
Example
His ailurophobia made it difficult for him to visit his friend's house who had a pet cat.
ailurophobic Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for ailurophobic
- feline-phobic
- cat-phobic
Origins of ailurophobic
from Greek 'ailouros' meaning 'cat' and 'phobos' meaning 'fear'
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Summary: ailurophobic in Brief
'Ailurophobic' [ˌeɪlʊrəˈfəʊbɪk] is an adjective that describes a person who has a fear or dislike of cats. It comes from the Greek words 'ailouros' meaning 'cat' and 'phobos' meaning 'fear'. People who are ailurophobic may have difficulty being around cats, as seen in examples like 'She is ailurophobic and cannot stand being near cats.'
