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obesofobia
/o.βe.soˈfo.βja/
fear of obesity
La obesofobia es un problema creciente en la sociedad moderna.
Obesophobia is a growing problem in modern society.
psychology
An irrational fear or prejudice against people who are obese, often leading to discrimination or avoidance.
La obesofobia puede manifestarse en el lugar de trabajo, donde las personas con sobrepeso son menospreciadas.
Obesophobia can manifest in the workplace, where overweight people are belittled.
This term is often used in discussions about body image, mental health, and social stigma.
Collocations
suffer from obesofobiasuffer from obesophobiacombatir la obesofobiato combat obesophobia
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage in Context
Use 'obesofobia' when discussing systemic discrimination against obese individuals, not just personal discomfort.
Gold Rule
Avoid Misuse
Do not confuse 'obesofobia' with a healthy concern about health risks associated with obesity.
Word Origin
From the Greek 'obesos' (obese) and 'phobos' (fear).
Usage Notes
This term is often used in psychological and sociological contexts to describe societal attitudes toward obesity.
Word Breakdown
obeso
obese
root-fobia
fear
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