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Meaning of mysophobia in English:

mysophobia

Pronunciation /ˌmʌɪsə(ʊ)ˈfəʊbɪə/

noun

(also misophobia)
mass noun

  • Extreme or irrational fear of dirt or contamination.

    • ‘a very serious case of mysophobia’

Origin

Late 19th century from Greek musos ‘uncleanness’ + -phobia.