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NEOPHOBIC
Etymology
Noun
neophobic (plural neophobics)
(psychology) A person or animal that fears or dislikes new or novel experiences or food.
Synonym: paleophobic
Antonyms: paleophilic, neophobic
Adjective
neophobic (not comparable)
Relating to neophiles or to neophilia; fearing or disliking novelty and that which is new
Source: Wiktionary
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LIBERTY
(noun) freedom of choice; “liberty of opinion”; “liberty of worship”; “liberty--perfect liberty--to think or feel or do just as one pleases”; “at liberty to choose whatever occupation one wishes”
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