motorphobia en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Latin mōtorder. Middle English motour English motor Ancient Greek -φοβία (-phobía)der. Latin New Latinbor. English -phobia English motorphobia From motor + -phobia.
Meanings
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(uncountable) Fear or dislike of automobiles or riding in one.
As a child with motorphobia, she used to grab her father's hand at the slightest sound of an approaching vehicle.