Definitions by David Son Son

Melanophobic

His melanophobic ideology caused him to yell and berate the waitress and not tip her at the dinner party.

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NEW WORD COINED • APRIL 27, 2026

MELANOPHOBIA
(meh-luh-no-FOH-bee-uh)

Fear of dark skin (not just the color black)

“His refusal to sit next to darker‑skinned coworkers wasn't awkwardness — it was melanophobia.”

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