English
Etymology
From AGr. polytonic|��λον �arms, armor, weapon� + polytonic|��βο� �fear, fright, terror�. Compare hoplite.
Pronunciation
(UK) IPA|/�h�pl��f��bɪ�/
Noun
en-noun|-
- (often used derogatorily) The fear of guns.
See also
hoplophobe
hoplophobic
Quotations
1998, Bob Knauer, in <tt>alt.nuke.europe, soc.culture.scottish, talk.politics.guns, uk.politics.crime,</tt> and <tt>uk.politics.misc</tt> 1
1999, Barry B Wood, in <tt>dfw.general</tt> 2
2000, Frank Zember, in <tt>alt.fan.rush-limbaugh, misc.survivalism, talk.politics.guns,</tt> and <tt>alt.law-enforcement</tt> 3
Category:Phobias
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