misoneist

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Etymology

From miso- +‎ neo- +‎ -ist.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌmɪsəˈniː.ɪst/, /ˌmaɪsəˈniː.ɪst/

Noun

misoneist (plural misoneists)

  1. One who hates or dislikes what is new or innovative.
    Synonym: neophobe
    Antonyms: neophile, philoneist

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